Beanie Collection in Ella Rae Calluna - ER02-01 - Downloadable PDF

Beanie Collection in Ella Rae Calluna - ER02-01

What is Being Made

This downloadable PDF pattern collection features three distinct knitted beanies: Minto, Berrima, and Auburn. Each design is a finished hat with a circumference of approximately 54 cm (21¼ inches), suitable for average adult head sizes. These are classic knit beanies worked from the bottom up using traditional flat needles and seaming techniques.

Techniques Used

The beanies in this collection employ fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate crafters. All three designs utilize stockinette stitch as the primary fabric base, which creates a smooth, classic appearance. The patterns incorporate lace elements and textured stitch patterns to add visual interest and depth to the finished garments. Specific techniques include yarn-over decreases and slip-stitch decreases to create decorative openwork sections. The construction method involves knitting flat pieces that are subsequently seamed together to form the finished hat shape.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (K) - the foundational stitch used throughout
• Purl stitch (P) - used in ribbed sections and textured areas
• Yarn forward (yf) - creates decorative eyelet holes
• Knit two together (k2tog) - a right-leaning decrease
• Slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over (sl 1, k1, psso) - a left-leaning decrease used in lace patterns
• Stockinette stitch (St st) - alternating knit and purl rows
• Ribbing (K4, P4) - used for elastic, fitted sections

Materials Required

These beanies are knitted using Ella Rae Calluna yarn, an aran-weight yarn supplied in 50-gram balls. The yardage per ball and total yardage requirements vary slightly by design. The Minto and Berrima designs each require 2 balls of color A, 1 ball of color B, and 1 ball of color C (totaling approximately 250-300 grams depending on specific colorway). The Auburn design uses 2 balls of a single color. Knitting needles required include 4.50mm (US 7) and 5.00mm (US 8) needles. The gauge is consistent across all patterns at 18 stitches and 24 rows measured over 10 centimeters of stockinette stitch using the 5.00mm needles, ensuring proper fit and fabric drape.

Pattern Structure

The patterns are organized with clear stitch repeats. The Minto design features a pattern repeat over a multiple of 8 stitches, while the Berrima design uses a pattern repeat over a multiple of 12 stitches plus 1. Row-by-row instructions are provided, with right-side rows clearly marked. The combination of knit rows and patterned rows creates the textured and lace effects characteristic of each design. Instructions specify needle sizes for different sections, allowing crafters to adjust fabric density and create proper shaping for the crown and brim areas.