Northern Gleam Knit Hat Pattern by Marly Bird | Stranded Colorwork Beanie | Worsted Weight | Chart + Video Tutorials | Sizes S–XL
Want a knit hat that looks like a total show-off… but is still actually doable? 😍✨
Northern Gleam is my stranded colorwork beanie pattern with a bold “aurora” vibe and a super satisfying repeat. You’ll work bottom-up, knit one colorwork chart, and finish with clean crown shaping—plus you’ll have video support if you want it. (Because I’ve got you, bestie.) 💛
This is stranded colorwork (two colors per round, floats on the inside)—not a “learn 47 new things at once” situation. The pattern even reminds you to keep floats manageable (no more than 5 stitches) so it stays smooth and comfy inside.
Skill Level: Intermediate (great first stranded colorwork hat if you’re ready to level up)
Sizes: S (M, L, XL)
Finished Circumference: 18.5 (20, 21, 22.5)” / 47 (51, 53.5, 57) cm
Length: 8.5 (9.5, 9.5, 10.5)” / 21.5 (24, 24, 26.5) cm
Construction: Bottom-up in the round with ribbed brim + charted colorwork + crown shaping
Brim Options: single or folded/double brim for extra warmth
✅ Stranded colorwork made approachable (only 2 colors per round)
✅ Full-color chart (6-stitch repeat)
✅ Video tutorial links (including a full Northern Gleam tutorial!)
✅ Optional finishing flair: faux pom + leather tag
✅ Built-in “smart knitter” tips like using a lifeline when you want extra security
Yarn: KnitPicks Swish Worsted (100% superwash merino)
Sample uses 8 colors: Frosting (A), Crush (B), Indigo Heather (C), Haze Heather (D), Mint Julep (E), Voyage Heather (F), Marine Heather (G), Arctic (H)
Needles: US 8 (5 mm) and US 9 (5.5 mm) 16” circulars
Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rounds = 4” in stranded colorwork (larger needles)
📥 What You’ll Receive
🧾 Instant digital download (PDF knitting pattern)
Includes: written instructions, full-color chart, sizing, and linked video tutorials
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