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The Wild Leaf Beanie is a cosy, textured beanie knitting pattern featuring bold leaf stitches that create a thick fabric with real squish factor. Worked in one yarn throughout, the stitch pattern looks lovely in everything from soft tonals to brilliantly bold variegated colourways.

The pattern is written for three yarn weights: Aran/Worsted, Chunky and Super Chunky. Instructions for altering the circumference are also included, giving you plenty of scope to make your Wild Leaf Beanie your own.

Skill Level ~
Adventurous beginner. Written, picture and video tutorials are included to help you every step of the way.

Method ~
Knitted from the brim up in the round, with a ribbed brim and textured leaf stitch body.

Size ~
To fit an adult head circumference of 56 cm / 22”–61 cm / 24”.
Finished measurements approximately 21.5 cm / 8.5” wide by 21.5 cm / 8.5” tall, measured flat.

Yarn ~

Aran/Worsted
150 m / 164 yds

Chunky
98 m / 107 yds

Super Chunky
82 m / 90 yds

All yarn amounts are approximate.

Suggested Yarns ~

Aran/Worsted
Audacious Ewe Lulworth Aran, Audacious Ewe Durdle Worsted, Malabrigo Rios, Washted or Worsted

Chunky
Audacious Ewe Lulworth Chunky, Audacious Ewe Durdle Chunky, Malabrigo Chunky, Manos del Uruguay Cardo

Super Chunky
Audacious Ewe Ashmore, Magna and Durdle Super Chunky, Malabrigo Rasta, Baah Yarn Mammoth

You can substitute any yarn provided you meet the stated gauge and achieve a suitable fabric.

Needles and Gauge ~

Aran/Worsted
4 mm / US 6 & 4.5 mm / US 7
18 sts & 27 rnds = 10 cm / 4”

Chunky
5.5 mm / US 9 & 6 mm / US 10
12 sts & 24 rnds = 10 cm / 4”

Super Chunky
8 mm / US 11 & 9 mm / US 13
10 sts & 17 rnds = 10 cm / 4”

Gauge is measured in the leaf stitch pattern, knitted in the round, unstretched and unblocked.

Needle sizes are recommended; use the sizes required to obtain gauge.

Notions ~
40 cm / 16” circular needles in the sizes required for your chosen yarn weight
DPNs or a longer circular needle for magic loop when working the decreases
Stitch marker
Darning needle
Pom-pom and tag, if desired

Techniques ~
Long-tail cast-on (or preferred stretchy method)
Knit
Purl
Slip stitch
Leaf stitch — instructions included
Decreasing
Closing the top
Weaving in ends

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

The pattern and all of the images included in it are protected by international copyright laws and belong exclusively to Audacious Ewe. They cannot be changed, sold, or shared in whole or in part. As a member of Anti Copying in Design, we have additional support and protection, and we reserve the right to take legal action against any unauthorised distribution of this pattern.

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Happy knitting,
Karysha.