I love a good classic beanie with a bit of texture and style and the Ledge Beanie delivers! The Ledge Beanie works up quickly and is great for beginner knitters or The Ledge Beanie Quick Knit Free Pattern was originally part of the 2019 Knitcrate Bonanza of Patterns and I am so excited to now be bringing it to you for free.

And as a very special treat, as part of Marly Bird & Friends 24 Days of Quickies you can download the pattern here for this month only!

I truly loved working with Knitcrate to develop this collection of patterns and yarns. The Ledge Beanie uses DK weight yarn and is great for guys or gals.

The beauty of The Ledge Beanie Quick Knit Free Pattern is that you can easily size it up or down and make it even more slouchy but adding a few extra rounds in the main body section.

Personally, I love to add extra repeats and rounds for super slouchy beanie style. It helps me keep my thick curly hair all tucked away!

MATERIALS NEEDED:
Uru.Yarn Silk DK, 85% Wool, 15% Silk, 300 yards (274 meters) / 100 g
US 8 / 5 mm circular 16” (41 cm), US 8 / 5 mm dpns
Place markers
Tapestry needle to weave ends
Stitch holder
Fasteners or safety pins

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
K – knit
P – purl
BO – Bind Off
CO – cast on
st(s)- stitch (es)
sm – slip marker
RS – Right Side
WS – wrong side

Skill Level: Beginner

Gauge: 4” (10 cm) sq = 28 sts x 20 rounds in garter stitch

FINISHED SIZE: Circumference 19” (48 cm) [stretch to 21” (53 cm

CO 62 sts; pm, join in the round (be sure not to twist) ❍ R1 - 4: k1, p1 around (brim)
R5: k1, m1, k31 sts, m1, k to end (64 sts)
R6: purl

R7: knit
R8-10: Repeat R6 - 7 ❍ R11-16: knit
R17-22: Repeat R6 - 7 ❍ R23-28: knit
R29-34: Repeat R6 – 7 ❍ R35-R40: knit
R41-46: Repeat R6 - 7 ❍ R47: knit

Begin shaping and switch to dpns:
R48: *k2, k2tog*; Repeat * to * to end / 48 sts remain ❍ R49: knit
R50: *k1, k2tog*; Repeat * to * to end / 32 sts remain ❍ R51: knit
R52: *k2tog*; Repeat * to * to end / 16 sts remain
R53: *k2tog*; Repeat * to * to end / 8 sts remain
R54: knit

FINISHING

Cut approx. 8” (20 cm) tail and using your tapestry needle thread the tail through the remaining live stitches. Pull tight like a drawstring.
Fasten off
Weave in ends