I created the Color Peaks Beanie to help you move beyond the basics and learn how to knit a colorwork hat.

This small, easy project clears away the mystery of charts and tangled yarn, so you can focus on enjoying working with color instead of worrying about rules.

Once you see how simple it really is, you will look at your yarn stash with a whole new sense of possibility and fall in love with colorwork.

BONUS: Make a matching shawl with fringes, available exclusively in this pattern.

♥ SKILL LEVEL: Designed for knitters who know how to knit and purl. The knitting pattern includes step-by-step instructions and a full video tutorial to help you create this beanie with confidence.

♥ PATTERN DETAILS:

FORMAT: Instant download PDF file with instructions in both centimeters and inches.
LANGUAGES: Available in English, German, and French.

♥ METHOD:
The Color Peaks Beanie is worked from the bottom up, in the round.
You begin with a folded 1x1 ribbed brim, then continue with the main beanie section.
You can knit a plain one color version or add the Color Peaks colorwork motif in Fair Isle style, worked either from a chart or from written instructions. The colorwork uses simple repeats and is suitable for adventurous beginners.
The crown is shaped with 4 evenly spaced decrease lines to create a well balanced top.

♥ SIZES:
XS (junior) - S (teenager) - M (adult regular) - L (adult large)

This beanie is designed with a small amount of ease at the crown, leaving about 2-4 cm / 1-1.5 in of extra fabric above the top of the head. If you prefer a closer fit, you can reduce the length in the brim or at the crown.

♥ YARN
Designed for worsted weight yarn, approx. 100 m (109 yards) per 50 g.

I used soft, non-itchy yarns that feel comfortable on the forehead: Malabrigo Rios, Drops Merino Extra Fine, Concept by Katia Merino 100%, Sandnes Garn Double Sunday.

See all 7 sample hats with yarns and color combinations on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/JuliaPiro

For the 3 or more colors beanie you will need:
Color A (main color):
65 (XS) - 70 (S) - 75 (M) - 85 (L) grams or
140 (XS) - 150 (S) - 165 (M) - 180 (L) yards.

Color B:
10 (XS) - 15 (S) - 15 (M) - 15 (L) grams or
20 (XS) - 25 (S) - 25 (M) - 25 (L) yards.

Additional colors: approx. 5 g each or 10 yards.

♥ NEEDLES:

• For the ribbing and stockinette section: 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles, 40 cm / 16 in
• For the colorwork motif: 4 mm (US 6) circular needles, 40 cm / 16 in
• For the crown with decreases: 3.5 mm (US 4) DPNs or the Magic Loop method.

♥ Gauge is 22 sts x 32 rows in stockinette stitch = 10 cm (4 in) with 3.5 mm (US 4) needles after blocking.

Create your own colorwork hat and get compliments how talented you are!

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