The Colmena beanie is worked back and forth and then seamed together. Its hexagonal structure is accomplished by the simple combination of knits, purls, slipped and dropped stitches that create a cabled texture without even requiring a cable needle! It’s big and chunky, so you’ll knit it in no time. And so cozy that it’s a perfect companion for cold winters!

About the yarn:
The yarn used for the sample is an artisanal 100% Peruvian wool, bought in Machu Pichu, Peru, and it has no commercial name.

Techniques used:
Knit.
Purl.
SSK.
K2tog.
Front slip
Back slip
Finishing a back and forth worked beanie.

Finished measurements:
Circumference: 23 in/58.5 cm
Length: 10 1/2 in/26.5 cm

Other notes:
The stockinette stitch gauge is given for replacment yarn purposes. The beanie is not worked in stockinette stitch.