Leipzig Beanie

Leipzig Hightop Beanie – Knitting Pattern for the Whole Family

This hightop beanie combines timeless style with a modern, relaxed look. Featuring a wide folded brim and a tall crown, it’s perfect for mild winter days and adds a stylish accent to any outfit.

The pattern includes five sizes from children (40 cm head circumference) to adults (over 60 cm) and can be worked in a solid color or stripes. Step-by-step instructions guide you through each stage, and links to supporting YouTube videos explain tricky techniques such as double decreases.

Techniques used:

Knit 1 / Purl 1 ribbing

Knitting in the round on circular needles and DPNs

Decreases using a 10-stitch decrease set (SSSK and 3-together)

Optional color combinations with a supplementary yarn

Yarn options:

Sport weight yarn (single strand)

or

Fingering/4-ply sock yarn held together with a lightweight supplementary yarn (e.g., alpaca, mohair/silk, or wool/cashmere)

Needles & notions:

3.5 mm DPNs or circular needles

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