My Mangaster Beanie is the fourth in my series of beanie patterns inspired by the countryside, flora and fauna of Northmavine. The beautiful area in the North Mainland of Shetland which I’m blessed to call home.
My Mangaster Beanie was inspired by the colours and patterns I see in the rock faces we pass almost every day heading to and from our home. I’ve always found the contrast between the pink seam cutting through the grey rock fascinating. My husband laughs at me as I can often being found taking photos of odd things for pattern ideas whilst he is looking out to sea! These rock faces are on the road near Mangaster - one of our favourite places to view the sunset here.
The beanie starts with a corrugated rib and is worked entirely in the round with a pattern based on traditional Fairisle motifs. It is has been designed to pull down low over your ears to protect them from the biting North winds! Otherwise it can be worn further back on your head as a slouchy style beanie.

Yarn
Jamiesons of Shetland Spindrift 100% pure Shetland wool (105m/25g) 1x 25g ball of each of the following shades.
• A: Sholmit 103
• B: Eggshell 768
• C: Flame 271

Notions
• 1 set 2.5mm DPN or preferred method for working in the round for rib.
• 1 set 3mm DPN or preferred method for working in the round for body.
• You may wish to change to DPN for working the crown if using circular needles. • Tapestry needle for weaving in ends. • Balloon or hat blocker.
• Stitch marker.

Size
One size to fit average size adult head. Finished circumference 52.5cm/21”

Tension
32st to 32 rows to 10cm/4” over stranded colour work after washing and blocking. Use 3mm needles as starting point for checking gauge. Please check gauge carefully and adjust your needle size accordingly.