Link Beanie

This striking beanie is worked in a graphic stranded colourwork pattern that forms a linking pattern of circle motifs.

The colourwork pattern is worked over a 22-stitch, 12-round repeat. The beanie can be made with a turn-back brim or a 4cm-wide brim of K1, P1 rib. The pattern can be worked from the chart or the written instructions.

Choose a size that will stretch to fit your head size. It is intended to be worn with approx 3-6cm/1¼-2¼ins negative ease.

Beanie with 4cm-wide single brim

Main Colour (M): 1 (1, 2) x 50g balls or approx 65 (95, 110) m/72 (105, 121) yds

Contrast Colour (C): 1 x 50g ball or approx 40 (55, 65) metres/44 (61, 72) yards

Beanie with 6cm-wide double brim

Main Colour (M): 1 (2, 2) x 50g balls or approx 100 (150, 180) m/110 (165, 198) yds

Contrast Colour (C): 1 x 50g ball or approx 40 (55, 65) m/44 (61, 72) yds

Allow another 30-40 metres/33-44 yards if adding a pompom.