The LEO Beanie Knitting Pattern
This listing is for a KNITTING PATTERN only, not a finished product. You will receive a digital, downloadable file of instructions on how to knit this hat. If you would like to purchase a finished product, please check my shop listings for a finished hat.
The LEO Beanie is a colorwork (fair isle) hat with a ribbed brim. This pattern includes both super bulky and bulky versions of the hat.
YARN:
For Super Bulky version:
- Super Bulky (6) weight yarn in two contrasting colors. Approximately 90 yds total [Recommended: Lion Brand Yarns Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (170g / 97yds). This is enough yarn for 2 beanies.]
- 55 yds of Color A
- 35 yds of Color B
For Bulky version:
- Bulky (5) weight yarn in two contrasting colors. Approximately 100 yds total. [Recommended: Lion Brand Yarn Color Made Easy (200g / 247yds) or any indie dyed yarn on a 3-ply Bulky base (100g / 109yds). This is enough yarn for 2 beanies.]
- 55 yds of Color A
- 45 yds of Color B
NEEDLES:
For Super Bulky version:
- US 13 (9.0mm) 16” Circular Knitting Needles
- US 15 (10.0mm) 16” Circular Knitting Needles
- US 15 (10.0mm) Double Pointed Needles
For Bulky version:
- US 9 (5.5mm) 16” Circular Knitting Needles
- US 10.5 (6.5mm) 16” Circular Knitting Needles
- US 10.5 (6.5mm) Double Pointed Needles
TERMINOLOGY:
Pattern is written in English using US terms
SKILL LEVEL:
Advanced Beginner
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