Well, I created crowns for the kiddos for their 3rd birthday. I didn't have a pattern, just an idea in my head. I translated that into a pattern and here it is. Of course after i came up with the pattern i found a few that would have worked for me with some changes but i'm happy with mine.
Please use this pattern only for personal use. If you want to make one to sell, please contact me and we can discuss it. Thank you.
Felted Toddler/Child Birthday Crown
To fit approximately 19” Head circumference (felt more or less to adjust size, or add or subtract rows per point)
2-3 oz Worsted Weight Wool Yarn (not super wash)
Size 10.5 knitting needles
J or K crochet hook
Waste yarn
Stitch marker
Gauge 35 rows in garter stitch (felted)= 4”
K f&b = Knit a stitch, leaving stitch on left needle; knit into the back loop of this stitch.
K2tog = Knit two stitches together as if they were a single stitch.
SSK = Slip one stitch as if to knit, slip the next stitch as if to purl, knit the two together through the back loops.
3 Needle Bind Off = With right sides facing each other, insert the tip of a third needle into the first stitch of one needle, then into the first stitch of the other needle. Knit two stitches together. (Again), *knit the first stitch from each needle together. Pass the previous stitch over this stitch. Repeat from *
Setup Rows
Using provisional cast on and waste yarn, CO 15 stitches.
Knit one row, place marker after 1st stitch (to mark the lower edge, non increase edge).
Point
*Knit across, K f&b in last stitch.
K f&b, knit across.*
Repeat until 30 stitches are on the needles.
*Knit to last two stitches, SSK.
k2tog, knit across.*
Repeat until 15 stitches remain.
Repeat the Point directions 4 times more (total of 5 points).
Remove Provisional Cast On and use 3 needle Bind off to join both ends.
Felt to desired size.
Please use this pattern only for personal use. If you want to make one to sell, please contact me and we can discuss it. Thank you.
