Landscape Beanie is a simple yet stylish knit, designed with alternating eyelet and stocking stitch blocks. Inspired by the vastness and colours of the Australian landscape, this beanie is knit seamlessly in the round from the brim upwards. Its slouchy fit makes it adaptable as both a statement piece and deep enough to cover chilly ears.

Construction:
This beanie is knit in the round from the brim upwards. 2x2 ribbing leads into a simple lace stitch pattern that opens beautifully with blocking. Simple crown decreases help to accentuate the slouchy nature of the fit.

Sizing:
To fit head size of 12/30.5, 14/35.5, 16/40.5, 18/45.5. 20/51, 22/56, 24/61 inches/cms.
Approximate length of finished hat:
4¾ /12 (5½/14, 6¾/17, 7¾/19.5) 8¾/22, 9¾/24.5, 10¾/27.5 inches/cms when knit to correct tension.

Sample shown in size 22”(Adult).

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Techniques used:
Knit and purl
Increasing and decreasing
Working in the round on circular needles

Yarn Requirements:
White Gum wool 8ply (100% ethical superfine merino; 258yd236m/100g) - 1 ball

OR DK/8ply weight yarn of approximately 60/55 (80/75, 100/95, 120/110) /140/130, 160/150, 180/165/ yards/metres approximately.

Original yarn is a worsted-spun superfine Australian merino grown under ethical and sustainable practices. It has a 4 ply structure.

Sample shown in the 22” adult size in Sedge

This pattern was originally released as part of WARM: a large-scale collaborative knitting project that explored why the earth is warming and what we can do to make a positive change.

Knitters of all skill levels contributed to this large-scale piece that was exhibited at the Art Gallery of Ballarat in September 2016. It now has a permanent home in the Geelong Wool Museum.

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