This beanie is perfect for learning, practicing and even designing your own Fair Isle. But also, a fun knit for those experienced in colour work. The patterns are simple peerie patterns, (small Fair Isle patterns) 3 or 4 row of 3 – 6 stitch repeats. The pattern lays out a suggested order and colour way design, building complexity of stitches as you progress. However, you can design your own hat by choosing from the 9 peerie patterns illustrated. As the first and last row of each pattern is a single colour knit row the beanie will grow quickly and gives a break from the Fair Isle practice.
The striking ‘Walk in the Forest’ colourway is designed to give good contrast making the patterns easy to follow as well as a great looking combination.

Approximate size
One size: 22cm long 52cm circumference

The pattern may be knitted in other sizes by increasing or decreasing the number of stitches for the main part of the hat by multiples of 12 stitches. All the peerie pattern are divisible into 12.

You will need
Six colours of your choice in Shetland 2 ply yarn. Not more than 10 grams in each colour.
I used Jamieson and Smith Shetland yarn in the following colours.
Colour Code
A Green 34
B Ginger FC38
C Maroon FC 87
D Pale yellow 121
E Lime Green FC11
F Blue 142
Jamieson and Smith: www.shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk

Set 3.25mm double pointed needles (Long 5 needle set) or 3.25 circular needle
Darning needle