Bluegum Beanie

Elevate your knitting projects with this delightful beanie pattern, designed to engage knitters of all skill levels with its stunning stranded colourwork. This versatile pattern features an intricate design that is worked over a 6-stitch, 14-round repeat, which can be followed either from a detailed chart or concise written instructions. Choose between creating a captivating 3-colour beanie, where the colourwork is showcased against a backdrop of 8-round stripes in 2 alternating colours, or a classic 2-colour beanie, featuring colourwork against a solid background for a simpler yet elegant look.

This beanie is expertly knitted from the bottom edge upward and includes a chic twisted rib band for added style and comfort. It's designed to be worn with approximately 3-6 cm (1¼-2¼ in) of negative ease, ensuring a snug fit that will keep you warm on chilly days.

3-Colour Beanie

For the 3-colour beanie, you'll need the following yarn quantities: Main Colour (M): 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) x 50g balls, which translates to approximately 95 (100, 105, 110, 115) m (104 (109, 114, 120, 125) yds). The Background Colours 1 and 2 (B) require 1 x 50g ball of each colour, estimated at around 30 (33, 35, 37, 40) m (33 (36, 38, 40, 44) yds) of each shade.

2-Colour Beanie

If you opt for the 2-colour beanie, the materials needed are: Main Colour (M): 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) x 50g balls, again estimating about 95 (100, 105, 110, 115) m (104 (109, 114, 120, 125) yds). The Background Colour (B) requires just 1 x 50g ball, which is approximately 55 (61, 65, 69, 75) m (60 (66, 71, 75, 82) yds).

Whether you are looking to add a handmade touch to your winter wardrobe or gift a cozy beanie to a loved one, this pattern is perfect for showcasing your knitting skills. Get ready to embrace creativity and warmth with this delightful knitting project!