This listing is for the original Olann knitting pattern for the Bligh Beanie. This is a great unisex design, knit using super bulky weight yarn, so it knits up quickly. A satisfying, beginner friendly knitting project, the Bligh Beanie uses knit and purl stitches to create defined texture.

Sizes

Baby (Toddler, Child) Tween, Adult, Large Adult

Finished Measurements Unstretched

Circumference = 11.5 (13.25, 15.25) 17.25, 19, 21 inches /29 (33.5, 38.5) 44, 48.5, 53.5 cm

Length = 5 (5.5, 6.25) 7, 8, 9 inches/12.5 (14, 16) 18, 20.5, 23 cm

Gauge

10.5 STS and 14 RNDS in Stockinette Stitch on 10mm (US 15) needles = 4x4 inches / 10x10 cm

Suggested Needles and Notions

16 inch/40 cm 9mm (US 13) circular needles.

16 inch/40 cm 10mm (US 15) circular needles.

Five 10mm (US 15) DPNS.

Or alternative needle sizes to obtain gauge.

Magic Loop can be used to knit small circumferences in the round as an alternative to DPNS.

Optional Notions: Stitch markers, locking stitch marker, darning needle, row counter.

Yardage

Approximately 26 (33, 42) 54, 67, 84 yd/24 (30, 38) 49, 61, 77 m of Super Bulky weight yarn.

Suggested materials

Malabrigo Yarn Rasta (150g = 90 yd/82 m).

Yarn substitutions can include any other super bulky weight yarn, to get gauge.

Buy Yarn

You can purchase Malabrigo Rasta on my website:

https://www.olannhandmade.com/for-the-knitter

Don’t hesitate to reach out for knitting support and happy knitting!

This pattern is for personal and private use only. You are not permitted to copy, resell or share this pattern. You are not permitted to sell items produced from this pattern. Copyright belongs to Olann Handmade.