This beanie is inspired by my honeymoon to Iceland and their knitting design. It’s called Lopapeysa, it’s their fair isle techniques.

Usually it’s worked around sweater yoke with abstract design or animals forms but for a first try I went for the tuque and a nice easy arrowed cross.

Attaviti is the islandic word for Compass.

Where will this pattern lead you ?

The pattern is written for an adult size, however using smaller needles and/or leave a repeat out will help you get a smaller size.

Finished Measurements: 20” / 51cm circumference. Shown on a 19”/48cm head circumference.

Yarn: Aran Weight

Yardage: 140yds

Shown in: Artfil Aran. Twilight as main color and Aquamarine as contrast

Needles: 40” US 7 (4.5mm) and US 8 (5mm) circular needle or DPNs. Magic loop method is used for knitting in the round.

Notions: 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle

Gauge: 19 sts & 20 rounds = 4” / 10cm of blocked stockinette and fair-isle in the round