The “A New Leaf Beanie” was written in spring to signify the beginning of a new era in my life and will always hold a special place in my heart. It is a stunning design and a quick and fun knit!

Skill Level ~

Advanced beginner. There are written, picture and video tutorials to ensure success every step of the way.

Method ~

Knitted from the brim up and using two colours and the mosaic knitting technique. Instructions are included for adding a folded brim, contrast brim and tips are included throughout.

Size ~

Approximately 21.5 cm/8.5” wide by 23 cm/9” tall to fit adult size 56 cm/22” - 61 cm/54” head circumference.

Yarn ~

Aran/Worsted MC 117 m/128 yds CC 48 m/52 yds
Light Chunky MC 87 m/95 yds CC 42 m/46 yds
Chunky MC 75 m/82 yds CC 37 m/40 yds
Light Super Chunky MC72 m/78 yds CC 33 m/36 yds
Super Chunky MC 60 m/65 yds CC 23 m/25 yds

Suggested Yarn ~

Aran/Worsted ~ Malabrigo Rios, Juniper Moon Farm Moonstone
Light Chunky ~ Malabrigo Mecha, We are Knitters The Petite Wool
Chunky ~ Malabrigo Chunky, Manos del Uruguay Cardo
Light Super Chunky ~ Malabrigo Noventa, Manos del Uraguay Franca
Super Chunky ~ Malabrigo Rasta, Baah Yarn Mammoth
You can substitute any yarn providing you meet the gauge and achieve a suitable fabric.

Needles and Notions ~

Yarn in chosen weight
40cm/16” circular needles and DPNs in sizes given for each yarn weight;
Aran/Worsted: 4 mm/US 6 and 5 mm/US 8
Light Chunky: 5 mm/US 8 and 6 mm/US 10
Chunky: 5.5 mm/US 9 and 6.5 mm/US 10.5
Light Super Chunky: 6.5 mm/US 10.5 and 8 mm
Super Chunky: 8 mm/US 11 and 9 mm/US 13
Stitch marker
Darning needle
Scissors
Pom–pom and tag as desired

Gauge ~

Gauge is given in pattern and knitted in the round using the recommended needle size for each yarn weight. Measurements should be taken unstretched and unblocked.

Aran/Worsted ~ 28 sts and 27 rnds = 10 cm x 10 cm/4” x 4”. WPI - 11
Light Chunky ~ 16 sts and 22 rnds = 10 cm x 10 cm/4” x 4”. WPI - 10
Chunky ~ 15 sts and 19 rnds = 10 cm x 10 cm/4” x 4”. WPI - 8
Light Super Chunky ~ 14 sts and 18 rnds = 10 cm x 10 cm/4” x 4”. WPI - 7
Super Chunky ~ 10 sts and 16 rnds = 10 cm x 10 cm/4” x 4”. WPI - 6

Techniques ~

Long tail cast on (or preferred method)
Knit through back loop
Knit
Purl
Slip stitch
Leaf stitch (instructions given)
Increasing and decreasing
Closing top
Weaving in ends

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Kind regards,
Karysha.