I designed the Raeburn Beanie to be a versatile and easy unisex colourwork hat that can be worn slouchy or fitted. The pattern is easy to follow and would be equally suitable for those new to fair isle knitting and those more experienced with colourwork. It uses only small amounts of 8 different colours, so is fantastic for using different bits of colours left over from other larger projects, and for experimenting with different colour blending.

The pattern is fully edited and test knitted and contains a combination of easy to read charts and written instructions.

The Raeburn Beanie is knit in the round from the brim up.

Yarn and yardage
Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight (2ply equivalent to a 4ply/fingering weight); 100% Real Shetland Wool; 115m/25g ball

Jamieson & Smith Shetland Supreme Jumper Weight; 100% Shetland Wool Undyed; 172m/50g ball

Yarn A: Shade 2005 Shetland Black; 20g
Yarn B: Shade 80; 5g
Yarn C: Shade FC55; 5g
Yarn D: Shade 9113; 20g
Yarn E: Shade FC38; 5g
Yarn F: Shade 203; 5g
Yarn G: Shade FC39; 5g
Yarn H: Shade FC62; 5g

Gauge
28 sts and 30 rows to 10cm / 4in over colourwork pattern using 3.5mm needles, after blocking

Sizing
One size fits all average adult heads.

Needles and notions
3mm x 40cm circular needle or DPNs
3.5mm x 40cm circular needle or DPNs
3.5mm DPNs for working hat crown
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Stitch markers