The A New Leaf Headband and Brim Beanie pattern is full of options! It’s a quick and enjoyable knit with endless opportunities for variation, making it your “go-to” choice for wearing, gifting and markets.

Skill Level ~

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

Method ~

The headband is knitted from the bottom up using two colours and the mosaic knitting method. It also provides instructions for Latvian braid or garter edges and for turning the headband into a brim beanie. Additionally, it offers suggestions for sizes ranging from newborn to child. The pattern includes helpful tips throughout.

Size ~
Approximately 21.5 cm/8.5” wide by 21.5 cm/8.5” tall to fit adult size 56 cm/22” - 61 cm/54” head circumference.
Sizes for newborn - child are given in pattern.*

Yarn ~

Aran/Worsted: MC ~ 48 m/53 yds; CC ~ 38 m/42 yds
to MC ~ 51 m/56 yds; CC ~ 36 m/39 yds
Light Chunky: MC ~ 46 m/50 yds; CC ~ 34 m/37 yds
to MC ~ 50 m/55 yds; CC ~ 31 m/34 yds
Chunky: MC ~ 42 m/46 yds; CC ~ 28 m/31 yds
to MC ~ 48 m/55 yds; CC ~ 30 m/28 yds
Light Super Chunky: MC ~ 37 m/41 yds; CC ~ 21 m/23 yds
to MC ~ 39 m/43 yds; CC ~ 18 m/20 yds
Super Chunky: MC ~ 29 m/32 yds; CC ~ 23 m/25 yds
to MC ~ 32 m/35 yds; CC ~ 20 m/22 yds
Additional amount for adult brim beanie:
Aran/Worsted: 39 m/43 yds
Light Chunky: 34 m/37 yds
Chunky: 33 m/36 yds
Light Super Chunky: 32 m/35 yds
Super Chunky: 29 m/32 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: 5 mm/US 8
Light Chunky: 6 mm/US 10
Chunky: 6.5 mm/US 10.5
Light Super Chunky: 8 mm/US 11
Super Chunky: 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
Latvian Braid
Closing top
Weaving in ends

The pattern has been extensively tested and tech edited. However, if you do spot any errors please do get in touch!

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Kind regards,
Karysha.