THE MADEIRA BEANIE,

A KNITTING JOURNEY FILLED WITH ADVENTURE AND MEMORIES.
Imagine creating a hat that captures the essence of a spontaneous journey to the island. This pattern invites you to knit with purpose, where every stitch reflects the excitement of unplanned escapes and the beauty of treasured moments.
More than just an accessory, the Madeira Hat embodies the spirit of exploration—breezy oceanfront walks, invigorating hikes, and the simple joy of being in the moment. Designed to perfectly complement your Madeira Sweater, this hat completes the set, creating a timeless reminder of the places you’ve been and the stories you’ve lived.
Knit your own Madeira Hat and wear it as a symbol of spontaneity, discovery, and the adventure that awaits.

Check on Madeira Sweater Pattern
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/madeira-sweater-2

SIZES
Head CIRCUMFERENCE
S: 54–55 cm
M: 56–57 cm

YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are approximate numbers, the total yarn usage will depend on your personal gauge, the yarn you chose and all the modifications you will make.

For this beanie, you’ll need 2 colors:
• Main Colour (blue) 50g
• Contrasting colour (yellow) 40g
• you can add a third after finishing the knitting as a decor (white) the instructions are given in the pattern.

This color combination can be seen in the title photo. You can also choose any other combination.

SUGGESTED YARN

The sweater is knitted with:
Nakyang I’m Wool 4
100% merino wool, 175m/100g
Colors: 175 Dark Blue, 112 Gold, 101 Ivory

Alternative yarns can be, eg Donegal Tweed Double, 95m/50g

TOOLS AND MATERIALS
• Circular needles
• Tapestry needle or crochet hook for weaving in ends and decoration
• Stitch markers
• Scrap yarn
Note that needle size should be adjusted individually to achieve the specified gauge.

CONSTRUCTION
This hat is worked from the bottom up:
The left and right ear flaps are knitted separately in rows.
The ear flaps are joined at the back and a few short rows are worked for shaping.
The front and back sections are joined in the round, and the rest of the hat is knitted in the round.
The cast-on edges of the ear flaps, back, and front are worked using waste yarn, allowing the stitches to be reopened later for finishing with an i-cord edge.

KNITTING GAUGE
15-16 sts and 20 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in stockinette stitch. Gauge is given for stockinette stitch (provided after blocking).

TECHNIQUES
Knitting
Purling
Changing colors
Stranded colorwork
Cables
Jaquard
Reading a chart
Picking up sts
Working in rounds
I-Cord
Stitching