This graphic colourwork beanie is a lot of fun to make. The stranded colourwork pattern is worked over a 6-stitch, 20-round repeat. There are three style options for knitting this beanie. In the four-colour beanie, the background is worked in three colours. 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.
The beanie is worked from the bottom edge, beginning with a K2, P2 rib band.
The colourwork pattern can be worked from the chart or the written instructions.
This beanie requires intermediate knitting skills.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
beanie circumference approx 43 (48, 53) cm or 17 (19, 21) ins
Beanie depth approx 21 (22, 23) cm or 8¼ (8¾, 9) ins
Choose a size that will stretch to fit your head.
It is intended to be worn with approx 2-5cm/¾-2ins negative ease.

YARN
This beanie has been made in different 8 ply/DK merino/wool yarns. The quantities required may vary depending on the yarn chosen.

Two-colour beanie
Main Colour (M):
approx 95 (125, 155) metres/104 (137, 170) yards
Contrast Colour (C):
approx 45 (50, 55) metres/49 (55, 60) yards

Three-colour beanie
Main Colour (M):
approx 95 (125, 155) metres/104 (137, 170) yards
Contrast Colour 1 (C1):
approx 30 (35, 40) metres/33 (38, 44) yards
Contrast Colour 2 (C2):
approx 15 (16, 17) metres/16 (18, 19) yards

Four-colour beanie
Main Colour (M):
approx 95 (125, 155) metres/104 (137, 170) yards
Contrast Colours 1, 2 and 3 (C1, C2 and C3):
approx 15 (16, 17) metres/16 (18, 19) yards of each colour

Add approx 45 metres/49 yards extra for pompom.