This pattern is available for purchase through Distelfink Fiber Co.

This pattern for a close-fitting beanie begins with several rounds of twisted rib. The large colorwork motif features a pair of stylized goldfinch and additional symbols from fraktur art. Known alternatively as a distelfink or “thistle finch,” the goldfinch is prominent in Pennsylvania Dutch folk art and represents happiness and good fortune.

This pattern has been tech edited and test knit.

SIZES

Adult S/M (and L)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

brim – 19 (21) inches / 48 (53)cm
depth – 8.25 inches / 21 cm
circumference – 21 inches / 53 cm

YARN

approx. 60g fingering weight yarn
30g MC
30g CC

sample knit in size S/M using 52g
2-ply fingering 80/20 Romney-
Border Leicester / Merino from
Distelfink Fiber Co. 420 yds/100g
Natural (MC)
Mulberry (CC)

NEEDLES

US 2 (2.75 mm) 16” circular
US 3 (3.00 mm) 16” circular
US 3 (3.00 mm) set of dpns
(or size needed to obtain gauge)

NOTIONS

stitch markers (3)
darning needle

GAUGE

30 sts and 32 rounds = 4” stockinette st in stranded colorwork on larger needles