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Brodie Beanie
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Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift
Granite (0122)
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× £3.65
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Product Description
This beanie is a lighter weight version of my “Charlie Beanie” which is knitted in a heavier yarn. Both beanie patterns were written as a way to show that by playing with colour and tone a relatively simple pattern can look a lot more complex than it is! Both beanies use just four shades of yarn – I would suggest that you choose three that are fairly similar in shade and tone plus a fourth stronger contrast. For these patterns it is important to keep the pattern stitches dominant otherwise they may be lost in the background shades. There is a hyperlink below to those who are unfamiliar with doing this. The pattern is knitted entirely in the round, rib upwards, and decreases at the crown are done by using centered double decreases (CDD). Again a hyperlink is attached if you have not used this technique before.
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Brodie Beanie by Olach Designs
What is Being Made
The Brodie Beanie is a lightweight knitted hat designed by Olach Designs as a lighter-weight companion to their Charlie Beanie pattern. This beanie showcases how strategic use of colour and tone can create visual complexity in a relatively simple stitch pattern. The design employs four coordinating yarn shades to achieve depth and interest, with three similar tones providing a cohesive base and a fourth shade offering strong contrast for definition.
Knitting Techniques Used
The Brodie Beanie is knitted entirely in the round, which creates a seamless construction ideal for hat making. The pattern is worked rib upwards, meaning the ribbed cuff is established first and the body expands upward from there. Crown shaping is accomplished using centered double decreases (CDD), a technique that creates a neat, centered point at the top of the hat. This method is particularly effective for hat crowns as it maintains visual symmetry and produces a professional finish.
Stitches and Stitch Pattern
While the exact stitch pattern is not detailed in the provided information, the design demonstrates that a straightforward pattern can achieve sophisticated visual results through thoughtful colour placement. The pattern stitches are kept dominant throughout to ensure they remain visible and are not lost against the background shades. The ribbed cuff provides elasticity and a comfortable fit around the head.
Materials and Specifications
- Yarn: Jamiesons of Shetland Spindrift, 100% Shetland wool, 4-ply weight (105 metres or 115 yards per 25g ball)
- Yarn Quantity: One 25g ball in each of four chosen colours
- Needles: 2.5mm DPN (double-pointed needles) or preferred method for working in the round for the ribbed sections
- Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Design Notes
This pattern is ideal for knitters with intermediate experience who are comfortable working in the round and familiar with or willing to learn the centered double decrease technique. The 4-ply yarn weight creates a refined, lightweight beanie suitable for layering or milder weather. The colour-work approach requires thoughtful yarn selection but no complex colourwork techniques, making it accessible while producing striking visual results.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Olach Designs |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | • MC 570 Sorbet • CC1 290 Oyster • CC2 555 Blossom • CC3 343 Ivory |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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