3509 Zircon Colourwork Beanie (e-pattern)

Skill Level: Intermediate Knitting 

This beanie designed by Debra Kinsey Knits is a lot of fun to make. The stranded colourwork pattern is worked over a 6-stitch, 20-round repeat. There are two style options for knitting this beanie. In the three-colour beanie, the background is worked in two colours. In the two-colour beanie, the background is worked in a single colour. It is knitted from the bottom edge up, with a K2, P2 rib band. The colourwork pattern can be worked from the chart or the written instructions. 

Finished beanie circumference approx 43 (48, 53) cm or 17 (19, 21) ins
Finished depth approx 21 (22, 23) cm or 8¼ (8¾, 9) ins

Choose a size that will stretch to fit your head size. It is intended to be worn with approx 4-6cm or 1½-2¼ins negative ease. Yarn This beanie has been made in different 8 ply/DK merino yarns. The quantities required may vary depending on the yarn chosen. Included are 50g ball quantities and approx meterage (guide only).

Three-Colour Beanie
Main Colour (M): 1 (2, 2) x 50g balls or approx 95 (125, 155) metres or 104 (137, 170) yards
Contrast Colour 1 (C1): 1 x 50g ball or approx 30 (35, 40) metres or 33 (38, 44) yards
Contrast Colour 2 (C2): 1 x 50g ball or approx 15 (16, 17) metres or 16 (17, 18) yards

Two-Colour Beanie
Main Colour (M): 1 (2, 2) x 50g balls or approx 95 (125, 155) metres or 104 (137, 170) yards
Contrast Colour (C): 1 x 50g ball or approx 45 (50, 55) metres or 49 (55, 60) yards Pompom Approx 45 metres or 49 yards extra

Our recommended yarns for this project:
Clover Mohair Tweed 50g / 110m for a tweedy look.
Zealana Rimu DK for extra warmth and comfort with a blend of merino and possum fibres
Bellissimo 8 is a beautifully soft yarn that is a delight to knit
Fiori DK IV Hand Dyed is an ultra soft hand dyed yarn

Note: e-pattern = digital download (PDF)