The Lea beanie is worked in rib (p1, k1) and has a flexible fit due to the ribbed pattern. The beanie is soft and warm, has a chunky look and an extra thick and wide folded hem. The beanie can be knit for kids, teens and adults. It is worked bottom up in the round on a circular needle. You start with the folded hem, turn the beanie inside out and continue in the established rib pattern. Adjust the beanie’s length to your desire, depending on whether you prefer a tighter or baggier look. Finally, work decreases at the top.

Sizes
XS/Junior (S/Adult) M/Adult

Measurements
Fits a head circumference of approx. 50-53 (54-57) 58-61 cm.

Gauge
24/10 worked in rib (p1, k1) on 4 mm needles
(24 sts x 32 rounds = 10 x 10 cm)

Needle
Circular needle 4 mm (40 cm)
Double pointed needles 4 mm

Materials
100 (100-150) 150 g Alpaca 3 by Isager Yarn (125 m/ 50 g) or Alice by Permin (150 m/ 50 g) knit together with 25 (25-50) 50 g Tilia by Filcolana (210 m/ 25 g) or Silk Mohair by Isager (212 m/ 25 g).

Special techniques

• Knit the hem to beanie’s wrong side
• Short row (German short rows)
• SSK improved (left leaning decrease)