A 4-colour striped beanie hat worked in the round in 2 x 2 rib with shaped crown.

FINISHED SIZE
One size.
To fit average adult head, approx 53-56cm/21-22in.
Circumference (unstretched) approx 40cm/153⁄4in.
Length approx 28cm/11in.

MATERIALS
byLaxtons Wooltrace DK 100% British wool
Approx 225m/246yds 100g hank
3.75mm/US 5 circular needles, 40cm/16in cable, and at least 60cm/24in cable for crown
Stitch marker
Large-eyed blunt-tipped sewing needle

COLOURWAY 1
A Claret 1 x 100g hank
B Warm Blush 1 x 100g hank
C Sunset 1 x 100g hank
D Poppy 1 x 100g hank

COLOURWAY 2
A Perfect Navy 1 x 100g hank
B Silver Skies 1 x 100g hank
C Violet Blue 1 x 100g hank
D Denim 1 x 100g hank

COLOURWAY 3
A Frosted Sage 1 x 100g hank
B Emerald 1 x 100g hank
C Celadine 1 x 100g hank
D Dried Lime 1 x 100g hank

COLOURWAY 4
A Espresso 1 x 100g hank
B Ecru 1 x 100g hank
C Butter 1 x 100g hank
D Nutmeg 1 x 100g hank

TENSION
22 sts and 28 rounds to 10cm/4in meas over St st using 3.75mm/US 5 needles after blocking.
28 sts and 28 rounds to 10cm/4in meas over 2 x 2 rib using 3.75mm/US 5 needles after blocking.
Change needle size if necessary to ensure the correct tension.