Claudia - Beanie

This beanie has my name because it turned out exactly as I wanted it and it fits very comfy on my head! I have been playing with stitches for sculptural effects, and this is one of a few new designs of this kind.
I bought two skeins of Rainbow Heirloom Heritage DK at Unravel 2020. The deep gorgeous colours were so attractive to me and I couldn’t resist them!

YARN
DK woollen yarn, 240m / 262yds per 100g, WPI = 11, in two shades
A 74.5m / 811/2yds
B 79.5m / 87yds

Yarn used for the sample:
Rainbow Heirloom Heritage DK (75% Bluefaced Leicester; 25% Masham British Wool) in shade
A Wicked Pacific
B Submarine

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
Gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working small circumferences
Below gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working small circumferences
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn (optional)

GAUGE
22 stitches and 70 rounds to 10cm / 4in over stockinette in the round on gauge-size needle(s)
Use 4.5mm needle(s) as a starting point for swatching.

SIZE
To fit adult head with 51-56cm / 20-21in circumference
However, it is very easy to adjust the size to your preference.

PATTERN NOTES
This beanie is worked from bottom to top, alternating bands of each shade. A horizontal pleat is created for each band.

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
Horizontal pleat.

Technical Editing: Frauke Urban
Design, Photography and Graphics: Claudia Fiocchetti

PLEASE NOTE: the pattern is for personal use only