My Ollaberry Beanie is my first release in a series of hat patterns all inspired by the flora, fauna, life and countryside in and around Northmavine in Shetland. A place I’m proud to call home! The Ollaberry Beanie was inspired by the changing colours we see every day when we take our dogs down to the beach here –
the differing shades of the sea and sky depending on the weather, the seaweed and sand, and the rocks
and lichens.
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.

Jamiesons of Shetland Spindrift 100% pure Shetland wool (105m/25g) 1x 25g ball of each of the following shades.
• A: Eggshell 768
• B: Sky 130
• C: Yell Sound Blue
• D: Titanic 151
• E: Storm 243
• F: Sage 766
• G: Natural White 104
• H: Sand 183
• I: Buttermilk 179
• J: Gold 289

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.

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

©Ollaberry Beanie – Mandy