Ledger Beanie

Ledger is a stepped beanie, incorporating both 2x2 and 1x1 ribbing. Starting with a unique 2x2 ribbed cast on (tutorial available [*from here*](https://woollywormhead.com/blog/2012/01/05/alternate-cable-cast-on-for-2x2-ribbing)) this beanie is not only fully reversible, but also covers a wide range of sizes from 6 months through to large adult. Pattern is worked in the round, bottom up, and is provided in written format. **Yarn** 61 (77, 94, 114, 135) yd/55 (70, 86, 104, 124) m 32yd/29m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St Heavy DK/Worsted weight, plied yarn. **Needles & Notions** Set 4mm/UK8/US6 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge Stitch marker as necessary Tapestry needle **Sample details** Shown in KnitPicks Gloss DK (main photo) (123yd/112m per 50g; 70% Merino, 30% Silk) Shown in size 24in/61cm on model with 23in/58.5cm circumference head Also shown in Cascade 220 Venezia Worsted (218yd/199m per 100g; 70% Merino, 30% Silk) Shown in size 20in/51cm on model with 19.5in/49.5cm circumference head **Gauge** 20 sts x 26 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over St.St 20 sts x 26 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over ribbing, relaxed **Sizes** To fit sizes: 16 (18, 20, 22, 24) in/ 40.75 (45.75, 51, 56, 61) cm Finished size: 14.5 (16, 17.5, 19.25, 20.75) in/ 36.75 (40.75, 44.5, 49, 52.75) cm **Skills required** Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, increases & decreases, specialist cast-on **Pattern contents** Written instructions; illustrated tutorials for Alternate Cable cast-on & 2x2 Alternate Cable cast-on **Accessibility Statement** The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background and does not rely on colour. **Support** Do you need help with this pattern? We have a [specific discussion thread](http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/woolly-wormheads-hats/topics/3516015) in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions. Published May 2012 PDF file size: 3.2MB Product code: WW194KLedgerBeanie Technical editors: Heather Murray & Tana Pageler