Gingham on My Mind
Create a warm and cozy colorwork beanie featuring an easy Gingham pattern, perfect for those chilly days. This stylish hat is designed to be knit in the round from the bottom to the top, allowing you to choose between using double-pointed needles (DPNs) or circular needles based on your preference. The stranded colorwork design is only presented in chart form, so it's essential that you’re comfortable reading knitting charts to successfully craft this beautiful beanie.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate. This pattern requires experience in knitting in the round on DPNs or circular needles, as well as familiarity with stranded colorwork techniques and working from charts.
Yarn Requirements: For this Gingham beanie, we recommend using Steinbach Eroica yarn, which consists of 55% nylon and 45% wool. Each ball contains 114m (50g) or 125yds (1.76oz) of yarn. You’ll need one ball of each color; however, depending on your knitting tension, you may require two balls of the main color for the larger size. The sample in size medium utilized approximately 100m (109yds) of the main color and 45m (50yds) of a contrast color for a stunning finish.
Needle Information: You will need a set of 5 double-pointed needles or circular needles in a size 4mm (US 6) to create this charming hat.
Essential Notions: Don’t forget to have a yarn needle on hand for weaving in ends, and having one stitch marker is optional if you’re employing circular needles.
Gauge: To achieve the perfect fit, your gauge should measure 25 stitches and 28 rows in stranded stockinette stitch (blocked), which equals 10cm (4in).
Available Sizes: This beanie pattern is versatile and comes in four sizes: child, teen, adult medium, and adult large, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the warmth and style of this knitted accessory.
Whether you’re an experienced knitter or looking to enhance your skills with colorwork, this Gingham beanie pattern is an excellent addition to your knitting repertoire. Start crafting today and keep warm with this delightful hat!
