Lubanzi is a quick to knit beanie with simple colourwork motifs that are easy to memorize. The beanie is knit from the brim up. It’s a perfect last-minute gift!

Materials:
MC – 1 100g Skeins Purl Soho Cashmere Merino Bloom, 75% Extra Fine Merino Wool, 25% Cashmere approx. (199m/218yards) Colour – Charcoal Onyx 105m/114 yards
CC1 – 1 100g Skeins Purl Soho Cashmere Merino Bloom, 75% Extra Fine Merino Wool, 25% Cashmere approx. (199m/218yards) Colour – Wheat Flour 55m/60 yards
CC2 – 1 100g Skein Purl Soho Cashmere Merino Bloom, 75% Extra Fine Merino Wool, 25% Cashmere approx. (199m/218yards) Colour – Red Pine 14m/15 yards
CC3 – 1 100g Skein Purl Soho Cashmere Merino Bloom, 75% Extra Fine Merino Wool, 25% Cashmere approx. (199m/218yards) Colour – Dove Gray 7m/8 yards
Size A - US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles 32” (80cm) long
Size B - US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles 32” (80cm) long
Yarn needle
6 Stitch markers (one must be different to mark BOR)

Gauge: 22 stitches and 26 rounds in stranded colourwork pattern on larger needles = 4” (10cm) after blocking

Finished Measurements: 22” / 55cm circumference
To fit 21 – 23” /53 – 58cm head circumference