I love colourwork knitting! I designed these hats with a very simple, short pattern repeat, ideal for beginners to stranded knitting, or a relaxing project for anyone.

A 4ply colourwork beanie hat knit in the round from the bottom up. Optional turn up brim and pompom.

Sizes
1 (2, 3)
To fit head circumference: 52.5cm (56cm, 59cm) 20½ (22, 23¼)in
Actual hat circumference: 46.5cm, (50cm, 53cm) 18¼ (19½, 20¾) in

Skills
Cast on, knit, purl, decrease, work in the round, stranded colourwork

Yarn
1 ball of each colour baa ram ewe Pip Colourwork 4ply (100% wool; 116m 125 yds per 25g ball)
Sample 1 (with turn up brim)
Yarn A: Dalby (019)
Yarn B: Aire (007)
Yarn C: Parkin (003)
Sample 2 (with plain brim)
Yarn A: Crucible (014)
Yarn B: Rose Window (023)
Yarn C: Chevin (005)

Needles and Accessories
One set 3.5mm DPNs or circular needle
8 Stitch markers
Yarn needle
Pompom maker (optional)

Gauge
24 sts and 24 rounds to 10cm 4in over st st using 3.5mm needles, after washing and blocking