Saltillo Slouchy Beanie

Saltillo Slouchy Beanie by Naluknits

What is Being Made

The Saltillo Slouchy Beanie is a knitted hat designed by Julee Mackey, inspired by the traditional Saltillo blanket—a staple textile found in yoga studios. The designer drew color and line-work inspiration from photographs of these iconic blankets to create a contemporary slouchy beanie that captures the aesthetic of the original textile in wearable form.

Knitting Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting project employs stranded colorwork as its primary technique. The stranded work is completed by following a graph pattern, allowing knitters to work with multiple colors simultaneously to create the intricate design inspired by Saltillo blankets. The beanie is constructed on circular needles, which significantly reduces finishing work after completion compared to flat knitting methods.

Stitches and Construction

The pattern provides written instructions for the beginning and decrease portions of the beanie, combined with a charted graph for the main colorwork section. This combination of written and charted instructions makes the pattern accessible to intermediate knitters who are comfortable reading both formats.

Yarn and Materials

• Main Color (MC): Lion Brand Vanna's Choice in Beige (#4 Medium Weight; 100% Acrylic; 3.5 oz/100g, 170 yards/156m) — 1 skein
• Contrast Color 1 (CC1): Lion Brand Vanna's Choice in Mustard (#4 Medium Weight; 100% Acrylic; 3.5 oz/100g, 170 yards/156m) — 1 skein
• Contrast Color 2 (CC2): Loops & Threads Impeccable Yarn in Black (#4 Medium Weight; 100% Acrylic; 4.5 oz/127.5g, 285 yards/260m) — 1 skein
• Needles: Circular needles (size not specified in provided content)

All yarn materials are acrylic, making this an affordable and easy-care project suitable for various climates and care requirements.