Ribbed Beanie Set in Ella Rae Lace Merino - ER7-01 - Downloadable PDF

Ribbed Beanie Set in Ella Rae Lace Merino – ER7-01

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Ella Rae presents a set of four ribbed beanies — each distinct in colourway, stitch texture, or construction detail — all worked in the same luxurious Ella Rae Lace Merino yarn. Despite the "Lace Merino" name, this is a fine 4-ply weight yarn, making these beanies lightweight, breathable, and beautifully suited to detailed stitch work. Each beanie shares the same finished dimensions, so knitters can explore different textures and colour combinations while working to a consistent size.

Finished Measurements

• Circumference: approximately 52 cm (20½ in)
• Length: approximately 25 cm (9¾ in)

These measurements make the beanies suitable for an average adult head, with a snug, stretchy fit characteristic of ribbed and textured knitted fabrics.

Yarn Requirements

All four beanies are knitted in Ella Rae Lace Merino, a 4-ply weight yarn sold in 100g hanks. The specific colourways used across the four designs are:

• Beanie 1: Ella Rae Lace Merino, Col. No. 50 — 1 x 100g hank
• Beanie 2: Ella Rae Lace Merino, Col. No. 47 — 1 x 100g hank
• Beanie 3: Ella Rae Lace Merino, Col. No. 46 — 1 x 100g hank
• Beanie 4 (two-colour design): Ella Rae Lace Merino, Col A: No. 49 and Col B: No. 47 — 1 x 100g hank of each colour

Ella Rae Lace Merino is a fine merino wool yarn prized for its softness against the skin, excellent stitch definition, and natural temperature-regulating properties — all qualities that make it ideal for close-fitting accessories like beanies.

Needles Required

• 1 pair 3.00mm needles (US size 3) — typically used for the ribbed brim or cast-on sections
• 1 pair 3.25mm needles (US size 4) — used for the main body of the beanie

Using two needle sizes is a common technique in hat knitting: the smaller needle creates a tighter, more elastic rib at the brim that grips the head comfortably, while the slightly larger needle allows the body of the hat to drape and flow with the stitch pattern.

Tension / Gauge

The pattern specifies a tension of 29 stitches and 38 rows over 10 cm (approximately 4 in) of pattern, measured using 3.25mm needles. Achieving this gauge is important for ensuring the beanie reaches the correct circumference and length. Knitters are encouraged to swatch before beginning, as individual tension can vary significantly, especially on fine 4-ply yarn.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The four beanies in this set showcase a variety of classic and textural knitting stitches, giving knitters the opportunity to build skills while creating wearable accessories. Techniques and stitches referenced in the pattern include:

• Knit and purl stitches — the fundamental building blocks of all four designs
• Ribbing — a combination of knit and purl stitches worked in columns to create an elastic, stretchy fabric, ideal for hat brims and close-fitting garments
• Double Parallelograms stitch pattern — a more advanced textural stitch used in at least one of the beanie designs, worked over a repeat that shifts columns of knit and purl stitches to create a diagonal, geometric effect. The pattern row instructions reference a repeat of P4, k