“When thinking of a respite in the forest or a cabin I think of the comfort of a flannel shirt — that almost worn out, plaid-patterned shirt you’ve had for ages with colours starting to fade.

I wanted to capture that feeling and softness of the pattern in something easier to carry with you on long walks with the trees, animals and weather as sole companions. That inspiration turned into Beaten Track Beanie.”
– Sara Ottosson

The beanie is worked bottom up in mosaic knitting where you only work with one colour at a time. It has a triple-folded brim for extra warmth and the crown uses only one type of decrease. It is worked in the same direction throughout with the same size needles. The brim is worked in three sections: first a patterned one, then in stockinette stitch that in the end is worked together with the cast on edge, and with a final section of 1x1 rib which lies closest to the head for a better fit. For some extra bedazzle the patterned crown is finished with an optional pompom.

SIZES
1 (2, 3)
Finished hat circumference: 45 (50, 55) cm / 17.75 (19.75, 21.75)” – recommended to be worn with 5-10 cm / 2-4” of negative ease.

YARN
De Rerum Natura Ulysse (100% French mérinos d’Arles and Portuguese black merino; 185 metres / 202 yards per 50 g)

MC: 210 (245, 285) metres / 230 (270, 310) yards
CC: 80 (95, 110) metres / 90 (105, 120) yards

Add 20 metres / 20 yards of CC for optional pompom.

Sample shown is knit in colourways Potimarron (MC) and Merlot (CC). Elisa wears a size 2 with 7 cm / 2.75” of negative ease.

NEEDLES
3.5 mm / US 4 circular needle with a cable length of at least 40 cm / 16” (or needle size to obtain gauge)
3.5 mm / US 4 double-pointed needles (or needle size to obtain gauge)

To work this pattern using the magic loop technique, use a circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” instead of a short circular needle and double-pointed needles.

GAUGE
24 sts x 44 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in Chart A, after blocking)
22 sts x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in stockinette stitch, after blocking)
23 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in 1x1 rib stitch, after blocking)

NOTIONS
• Darning needle
• Pompom maker, 5 cm / 2” (optional)
• Stitch markers, one
• Tape measure

SKILLS & TECHNIQUES
• German Twisted Cast-On
• Mosaic knitting / slip stitches
• Pompom making (optional)
• Reading charts (optional)

CONTRIBUTORS
• Model: Elisa Mariacher
• Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
• Tech Editing: Jen Hurley, Rachael Prest & Isabell Dröse
• Graphic Design: Camille Romano

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• Hat circumference: 45 (50, 55) cm / 17.75 (19.75, 21.75)”
• Length, with folded brim, not including pompom: 22.25 (23.25, 24.25) cm / 8.75 (9.25, 9.5)”
• Length, brim (folded): 8 (8.5, 9) cm / 3.25 (3.25, 3.5)”