Beinn Hat

Beinn Bhreagh, meaning "beautiful mountain," is the historic estate of Alexander Graham Bell, nestled in the stunning landscapes of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. This picturesque location overlooks the serene Bras d'Or Lake, a unique inland body of both salt and fresh water, where the Silver Dart famously soared into the sky on a chilly day in 1909. As you embrace the cooler temperatures, a warm, stylish hat becomes essential, and a design featuring a generous fold-up brim is the perfect choice for both warmth and versatility.

This exquisite knitting pattern features a delightful touch of cables that create a staggered rib design, providing an eye-catching texture on both the right and wrong sides of the fabric. The hat is designed to be knitted from the bottom up and in the round, allowing for a generous depth that offers plenty of room to fold up the brim or wear it with a relaxed slouchy style. Its stretchy fabric accommodates anywhere from 1 to 5 inches of negative ease, ensuring a comfortable fit for various head sizes. With careful attention to weaving in the ends, this hat becomes reversible, giving you the option to choose between two attractive looks—you might even find that you prefer the unique aesthetic of the wrong side!