The Broken Top Beanie pattern has four patterns within it, two for Super Bulky yarn and two for Light Super Bulky. The design is achieved with a series of left and right twist stitches, and no cable needle is needed. It is suitable for an advanced beanie on up in knitting skills.

There are so many wonderful yarns, including some amazing indie dyed yarns. Super Bulky and Light Super Bulky yarns can vary a bit in their thickness, this combined with different knitting gauges can sometimes be a challenge. In this pattern there are varied cast on options to find a great fit for you and your yarn.

Super Bulky patterns have a cast on options of 44 and 48. The pattern is written using US 11/ 8mm and US 13 / 9mm needles (brim / body), but it a knitter is wanting a slightly larger size or is a tight knitters, the needles can be sized up to US 13/ 9mm and US 15/ 10mm. Yarn examples: Malabrigo Rasta, Baah Mammoth, Dream in Color Savvy.

Light Super Bulky patterns have a cast on option of 52 and 54 stitches. These utilize US 10.5 / 6.5mm and US 11 / 8mm needles, and like in the super bulky, the needles can be sized up to US 11/ 8mm and US 13 / 9mm. Yarn examples: Malabrigo Noventa, Madelinetosh ASAP, and Baah Sequoia.

The four patterns within this pattern have a very similar look, the pattern repeat is slightly different in each, the crowns of each pattern also vary slightly but all have a defined pattern and gradual decrease for an excellent fit.

The pattern has been tested by numerous knitting testers, it is clear and easy to follow with directions and plenty of images. The pattern itself is numerous pages to include as much detail and clarity as possible.

In the testing process a number of different super bulky and light super bulky yarns were used. The over yardage on the beanie is less than many in part due to the gradual decrease. For images beyond those shown on Ravelry, it is suggested to look on Instragram under #brokentopbeanie to view an extensive gallery.

Broken Top Beanie is named after a jagged edged mountain in Central Oregon. The view of the mountain can vary depending on viewpoint, just like the beanie.