Finished measurements
To fit approx head size child (small adult, large adult)
circumference approx 43 (48, 53) cm/17 (19, 21) ins
depth approx 21 (22, 23) cm/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
8 ply/DK weight wool
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.
Needles and notions
one each 3.25mm/US 3 and 4.5mm/US 7 circular needles both 40cm/16ins long
set of 4mm/US 6 double-pointed needles for crown
stitch marker and yarn needle
pompom maker if desired
Tension
After blocking, the tension required is 25 sts and 28 rows to 10cm/4ins over colourwork patt, worked in rounds using 4.5mm needles.
Knitting techniques
long tail cast-on
working in rounds
rib
stranded colourwork
pompom