Sled Head Beanie

Sled Head Beanie by Lauralee Wellman

What is Being Made

The Sled Head Beanie is a cozy, warm knitted winter hat designed by independent designer Lauralee Wellman. This downloadable knitting pattern creates a comfortable beanie suitable for cold weather wear, with a design approach that emphasizes warmth and comfort.

Craft and Primary Technique

This project uses knitting as the primary craft method. The pattern is classified as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with some experience beyond beginner level who are ready to work with circular needles and manage crown decreases.

Knitting Needles and Tools

The Sled Head Beanie pattern requires multiple needle sizes and types to achieve proper fabric tension and construction:

• 4.5mm (US-7) circular knitting needles – 16" length for ribbed cuff work
• 5mm (US-8) circular knitting needles – 16" length for main body knitting
• 5mm (US-8) double pointed knitting needles – for closing the crown and final decreases
• Stitch marker – for tracking round beginnings in circular knitting

Yarn Weight and Materials

This pattern calls for aran weight yarn (also known as #4 worsted weight), which provides excellent warmth and drape for winter headwear. The recommended yarn is Bernat Super Value Yarn or similar worsted weight alternatives. The total yardage required is approximately 80-145 yards, making this an efficient project that uses minimal yarn while delivering a substantial, insulating finished garment.

Pattern Notes

The Sled Head Beanie pattern encourages finished item creativity and community sharing. Knitters are welcome to sell finished beanies made from this pattern with proper designer credit to Lauralee Wellman. The designer invites makers to use the hashtag #sledheadbeanie and tag the Comfy/Cozy/Warm social media accounts when sharing completed projects.