This DK (8 ply) beanie uses stranded colorwork with a corrugated ribbing band featuring a block pattern. Only two colours are used per row, and there are almost no long floats to catch, making it beginner-friendly for those new to stranded knitting or if you are looking for something easy and fun to do.
It is also ideal for using up left over yarn. Feel free to substitute colours from your stash and make something unique. The corrugated ribbing can be replaced with a plan ribbing if you prefer.
Stoccas is the old English word for ‘blocks’.

Sample shown in small size using Bellissimo 8ply Merino Extra-fine 100% merino extra-fine wool

Colours: 241 Air Force (Blue), 211 Dark Red, and 228 Chartreuse
Small: approximately 25 g or 63m (0.9 oz or 69 yds) of each colour.
Medium: approximately 26 g or 66m (1 oz or 75 yds) of each colour.
Large: approximately 27 g or 68m (1 oz or 75 yds) of each colour.
X Large: approximately 28 g or 71m (1 oz or 78 yds) of each colour.
Equipment
4mm (US 6) circular needles (approx. 40cm or 16” long) or double points, or size to achieve gauge.
6 stitch markers, one a different colour or style for the beginning of the round.

The pattern comes in four sizes designed to fit Small (52.5 cm or 21”) to an Extra Large (60cm or 24”) and 23.5 cm or 9¼“ long. The pattern has approximately 1” of negative ease.

Tension/Gauge
21.6 sts per 10cm (4”) and 24 rows to 10cm (4”) working in the round and after blocking.