This lovely beanie style hat is handknit in a double rib pattern using three coordinating colours . The design creates a hat that is solid yet stretchy, so that when worn it expands to form a warm and snugly-fitting beanie. It is ideal for outdoor activities and sports, yet is stylish enough for wearing around town day or night.The beanie is very warm and comfortable to wear, and always looks smart and stylish. It is very versatile and suits everyone, both men and women.This is a hat that will become a firm favourite for seasons to come.
The hat is knit on straight needles with the seam sewn up at the end. It can be knit in pure wool, a wool mix yarn or in acrylic for anyone who can not wear wool. It is a good pattern for using up ends of yarn as you only need 25g/ 0.8 oz. of each colour. You could also make several different hats with the three yarns , varying the stripe colours for a different effect on each hat. It is a simple pattern and is suitable for all knitting levels.It is a great pattern for beginners who want to work with colour.