Fireside Chunky Beanie

I created this pattern just before Christmas to give as a gift to my best friend. I was looking at the Malabrigo yarn I had selected and was trying to figure out how to make a fairly simple beanie but also show off the various colors in the yarn without the color change being so obvious and flat. This stitch pattern was a perfect day to add a little squish to the yarn while also allowing stitches with a different color to pop.

My best friend has worn this beanie almost daily and receives many compliments leading me to write up a pattern for others to use.

This pattern is worked on circular needles, in the round. It is easily completed in day, and is a great way to start practicing a brioche technique.