Leaflet - Debra Kinsey Knits - Bluegum Colourwork Beanie

Leaflet Bluegum Colourwork Beanie

This beanie requires intermediate knitting skills.

The stranded colourwork pattern is worked over a 6-stitch, 14-round repeat.

There are two colour options for knitting this beanie. In the three colour beanie, the stranded colourwork is on a background of 8-round stripes in two alternating colours.

In the two colour beanie, the stranded colourwork is on a single colour background.

It is knitted from the bottom edge up, with a twisted rib band.

The colourwork pattern can be worked from the chart or written instructions.

Finished beanie circumference approx 46 (48, 51, 53, 55) cm/18 (19, 20, 21, 21¾) ins
Finished depth approx 21 (22, 22, 23, 23) cm/8¼ (8¾, 8¾, 9, 9) ins
Choose a size that will stretch to fit your head size. It is intended to be worn with approx 4-6cm/1½-2¼ins negative ease.

Yarn Requirements:

This beanie has been made in several different 8 ply/DK yarns. The quantities required may vary depending on the yarn chosen. Included are 50g ball quantities and approx meterage (guide only).

There are two colourwork tensions included to allow for variations in yarn and to help you choose the most suitable size to make.

Three Colour Beanie
Main Colour (M): 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) x 50g balls or approx 95 (100, 105, 110, 115) metres
Background Colours 1 and 2 (B): 1 x 50g ball of each colour or approx 30 (33, 35, 37, 40) metres

Two Colour Beanie
Main Colour (M): 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) x 50g balls or approx 95 (100, 105, 110, 115) metres
Background Colour (B): 1 x 50g ball or approx 55 (61, 65, 69, 75) metres

Needle and Extras:

3.25mm (US 3) and 4.5mm (US 7) circular knitting needles both 40cm long

4mm (US 6) double pointed needles for working the crown

Yarn needle and stitch markers