Magic Forest Beanie Pattern

NOTES

The Magic Forest beanie, a stranded colour work project using 2 colours, is worked in the round from the brim to crown. It’s a cosy and stylish accessory that can be knitted in either 4ply or DK weight.

Finished Dimensions (after blocking):

Circumference: 18”/46cm brim circumference (unstretched)

Length (from brim edge to top of crown):

4ply version 10.25”/26cm double brim (unfolded)

DK version 11”/28cm double brim (unfolded)

9”/23cm single brim

Yarn:

4ply version:

1x 50g skein wool decanted vintage 23 4ply, in Col A

1x 50g skein wool decanted vintage 23 4ply, in Col B

Vintage 23 4ply (225m/246yds per 50g)

DK version:

Single brim:

1x 50g skein wool decanted vintage 23 DK, in Col A

1x 50g skein wool decanted vintage 23 DK, in Col B

Double brim:

2x 50g skeins wool decanted vintage 23 DK in Col A

1x 50g skeins wool decanted vintage 23 DK in Col B

Vintage 23 DK (112m/122yds per 50g)

Gauge:

4ply version: 34sts/33rnds = 10cm/4” in colour work pattern, after blocking

DK version: 28sts/28rnds = 10cm/4” in colour work pattern, after blocking

Needles:

4ply version: 3.75mm/US 5 in 40cm/16” circulars needles for ribbed brim (note, yarn is held double for the brim)

3.50mm/US 4 in 40cm/16” circular needles for colour work body,

AND needles suitable for knitting small circumferences in the round.

DK version: 3.50mm/US 4 in 40cm/16” circular needles

AND needles suitable for knitting small circumferences in the round

Notions:

8 stitch markers (TIP: use 7 in the same colour/style, for marking the crown decreases, and 1 in alternative colour/style for marking BOR)

Tapestry needle for finishing crown and weaving in ends.