My husband is afraid of the heat, and welcomes the cold anytime from all seasons. However, when we are travelling in the winter season, it is always a good idea to protect ourselves from the cold too. I decided to knit a fisherman beanie just enough to cover the top of his head. He loves it!

The name blue whale comes from the colour of the yarn I used which shows the whale’s true blue colour when under water. This beanie is made with light spot bums to mimic its slightly spotted upper body texture.

The beanie is worked bottom up on a 4mm (US 6) 40 cm / 16” circular needle with 100% wool yarn.

Sizes:
One size fit all.

Finished garment measurements:
Brim circumference: 46cm / 18 inches (before blocking)

Gauge:
22 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” on 4 mm (US6) needles St sts holding 1 strand of 100% wool yarn (before blocking)

Needles & Accessories:

1. 4 mm (US6) circular needles 40cm / 15.75”
2. Stitch markers
3. Tapestry needle.

Yarn:
Beanie - 100g Cleckheaton Country 8 Ply (100% wool yarn 50g / 96m) in the colour Moonlight