Caddo Beanie by Ly Ngo

Caddo Beanie

by Ly Ngo
Knitting
June 2025
Any gauge - designed for any gauge ?
10 stitches and 10 rows = 2 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
US 11 - 8.0 mm
US 13 - 9.0 mm
75 - 152 yards (69 - 139 m)
Circumference: 21 - 23 inch (53 - 58 cm)
English
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This is NOT a finished item. Digital pattern for a DIY beanie. One pdf download only.

The Caddo Beanie is a fun, rhythmic knit that is perfect for binge-watching your favorite show! It is a cozy beanie with texture and the option of single or folded brims (single only recommended for super bulky version). Worked in the round from the bottom up on circular needles, pattern is written in US terms for 4 weights, resulting in a gorgeous one-size-fits-most teen/adult beanie.

Using only knit, purl, and slip stitch, this beanie knits up quickly, especially with bulky and super bulky yarn. Caddo is a perfect candidate for that quick weekend project! It is also the perfect candidate for market prep where time is money.

Pattern is for a one-size-fits-most unisex beanie with single or folded brim (except super bulky) that can be adjusted for fit by changing needle size.

Pattern is knit in the round from the bottom up with a 10-, 12- or 14-stitch repeat over 2 rounds and a decrease section that creates a lovely crown (no pom required!).

Sizing

The finished pattern should measure 9 - 9.5 inch in length and fit an average adult head size of 21 - 23 inch circumference.

Yardage and Needles

  • Super bulky weight with US 13 (9 mm) needles, 58 yards (53 m)
  • Heavy Bulky / Light Super bulky weight with size US 11 (8 mm) needles, 99 yards (90 m)
  • Bulky weight with US 10 (6 mm) needles. single 109 yards (100 m), folded 150 yards (138 m)
  • Worsted weight with US 8 (5 mm) needles, single 123 yards (112 m), folded 152 yards (139 m)

Since all weights are not equal across brands, recommend choosing yarn by needle size on label matched to version above. Many brands will work; just be sure to confirm gauge with a test swatch before beginning.

Gauge (in stockinette stitch)

  • Worsted: 10 sts x 10 rnds = 2” x 2” (5 x 5 cm)
  • Bulky: 10 sts x 10 rnds = 2” x 2” (5 x 5 cm)
  • Heavy Bulky / Light Super bulky: 6 sts x 8 rnds = 2” x 2” (5 x 5 cm)
  • Super bulky: 5.5 sts x 7 rnds = 2” x 2” (5 x 5 cm)

Please note, there are no instructions included to make a faux fur pompom. This pattern is for the beanie only.