A New Leaf Headband & Brim Beanie

> Buy any 2 patterns on Ravelry and get > 20% off! 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! 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. You are permitted to sell any finished items you create. Pattern credit for Audacious Ewe is appreciated in your advertising and listings. If you are on Instagram, I would love to see your makes! Please tag [@audacious.ewe][1] and use the hashtags #anewleafheadband and #anewleafbrimbeanie Keep your eyes peeled for the other patterns available at [audaciousewe.co.uk][2] or by following me or favouriting me on [Ravelry][3] or [Etsy][4]. Should you need any assistance, please email hello@audaciousewe.co.uk Happy knitting, Karysha. [1]: https://www.instagram.com/audacious.ewe/ [2]: https://audaciousewe.co.uk [3]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/audacious-ewe-ravelry-store-2 [4]: https://audaciousewe.etsy.com