Spectrolite Beanie by Black Cat Knitting Company

Spectrolite Beanie

Knitting
December 2025
Yarnfloozy Brushtail 8ply
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in textured pattern
US 6 - 4.0 mm
142 yards (130 m)
One Size (fits most adults and older children)
English
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The Spectrolite Beanie is a textured beanie that uses a beautiful hand-dyed yarn to produce a rich dark colourful effect.
The knit/purl stitch pattern is easy to memorize, and you need just one skein, making it a quick and satisfying project.

CONSTRUCTION:
Knit from the bottom up in the round in one piece

Sizing:
This beanie comes in one size, suited to fit most adults and older children. If you’d like to make it smaller or larger, I recommend changing needle sizes. Bear in mind yarn quantities may change.

Size: approx. 19in/48.5cm in circumference and 9.5in/24cm tall blocked and unstretched

Needles:
4mm/US Size 6 circular needle (40cm/16in length)
4mm/US 6 DPNs or long circular needle for Magic Loop (75-100cm/30-40in length)
Or needle sizes to obtain gauge

Notions:
Tapestry needle (for finishing)
Stitch Markers

Yarn:
Yarnfloozy Brushtail 8ply in the colour “Blackened Rainbow” (main sample)
The lighter sample was knit in “Earthy Rainbow”

Quantity Needed:
1 skein, 130 metres / 142 yards total