Skill Level: Intermediate Knitting
Please note that while the colours used in the original sample beanie are no longer available, we have selected a beautiful combination of charcoal, silver, and white to help you achieve a very similar look!
The stranded Bluegum colourwork pattern by Debra Kinsey Knits is worked over a 6-stitch, 14-round repeat. There are two colour options for knitting this beanie. In the three colour beanie, the stranded colourwork is on a background of 8-round stripes in two alternating colours. In the two colour beanie, the stranded colourwork is on a single colour background.
Finished Measurements:
Finished beanie circumference approx. 46 (48, 51, 53, 55) cm/18 (19, 20, 21, 21¾) ins depending on yarn used and tension achieved
Finished depth approx 21 (22, 22, 23, 23) cm/8¼ (8¾, 8¾, 9, 9) ins It is intended to be worn with approx 4-6cm/1½-2¼ins negative ease.
The Kit Includes:
- 3 balls of Bellissimo 8 ply, Col 232 Charcoal, Col 233 Silver and Col 234 White
- A printed copy of the Bluegum Colourwork Beanie knitting pattern
- plus a Crumbz project bag - if you would like more of the Project Bags you can add them to your order here.
Please note the following items are not included in the kit price:
To complete your beanie, you'll also need the following accessories. We haven't included them in this kit, as you might already have your favourite set on hand!
- 3.25mm & 4.5mm needles, 40cm/16” circular needles & 4mm double point needles (or long circular needles if using the Magic Loop method) to complete the crown decreases (or size to achieve correct tension/gauge).
- yarn needle for weaving in ends
- stitch markers (as desired
Need help to complete your Bluegum Beanie?
If you're having trouble completing your beanie you can always book a private lesson with Shara, our Knitting Specialist. You can find out more about private lessons here...