This pattern is part of The Bendigo Project 2026 and will be published on Saturday 28th March 2026.

The theme for The Bendigo Project in 2026 is Texture & Twist, a delightful exploration of knit and crochet textured stitch patterns and cables.

The Bendigo Project Knitalong will commence on Saturday 28th March at 7.30pm via Zoom, and will conclude with a meet up at The Australian Sheep and Wool Show, in Bendigo, Saturday 18th July 2026.

Check out our website for more information: www.thebendigoproject.com

Check out the other patterns in the collection:

Sheep Show Mitts, Sheep Show Socks and Sheep Show Socks DK by me; Mail Clad Cowl and Mail Clad Socks by Tess Vandekolk; Noosa Cardigan and Noosa Scarf by Vera Marcu; Noble Jumper and McKinnon Beanie by Susanna Kaartinen; Short Crimp Cowl, Long Crimp Cowl and Staple Poncho by Shelley Husband

The annual Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo is a winter highlight on every Australian yarn lover’s calendar, and the icy-cold weather at that time means a cosy, warm hat is a must!

Sporting beautiful and easy braids and cables, this beanie is a quick and satisfying knit that will match your Sheep Show Socks and Mitts for the perfect winter set.

The pattern uses DK weight (8ply) yarn – you could choose a special single skein or use a combination of yarns and have fun with colour.

Whip out those needles and enjoy knitting up this warm and gorgeous hat!

This pattern has been tech edited and fully tested. I warmly welcome any feedback or questions about the pattern.

Happy making!

Kath xx

Options/Features
DK weight (8ply) gauge
3 different yarn options to get gauge
Use full skeins, minis or scraps
Easy cables without cable needle
Twisted stitches
Great inclusive size range

Yarn
Up to 100g of any DK weight (8ply) yarn (approx 200-225m per 100g)

OR

Up to 100g of any fingering weight (4ply) yarn held double (approx 400m per 100g)

OR

Up to 50g of any fingering weight (4ply) yarn (approx 400m per 100g) held with up to 25g of any laceweight (2ply) yarn such as silk mohair or suri alpaca silk

Needles
3.5mm (US4) needles for the ribbing

For all sizes you will need 40cm (16″) needles for the body of the hat, and 100cm (40″) needles for magic loop or DPNs for the decreases section.

Sizes
X Small (Small) Medium (Large)

This hat is designed with significant negative ease, and the ribbing has excellent stretch, meaning each size will fit a good range of head sizes. If you like a snug beanie, go down a size.

X-Small to fit head 46-51cm (18-20″)
Small to fit head 51-56cm (20-22″)
Medium to fit head 53-58cm (21-23″)
Large to fit head 56-61cm (22-24”)

Estimated Yarn Required
170 (180) 190 (200) m

Gauge
32 sts x 30 rows = 10cm (4″) on 3.5mm (US4) needles in 1x1 twisted ribbing blocked