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Sunshine Barley Beanie
‘Sunshine’ is a strain of barley that was developed in Alaska for growth in northern climates. This hat features textured stitches over a purled background, combined to mimic the herringbone-like texture of ears of barley mingling in the field.
Sizing
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4)
Finished Circumference: 14½ (15½, 17, 18½) inches
(36 (40, 43, 47) cm).
This hat is designed to be worn with 6” (15 cm) of negative ease.
The finished hat is 8” (20.5 cm) tall.
Yarn
Fingering-weight yarn, approximately 140 (150, 160, 170) yds, (130 (140, 150, 160) m).
Sample shown in Juneau Woolies Yakkity Yak, 437 yds (400 m) per 100 g ball.
Pattern format
Instructions are provided in both written and charted formats.
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- First published: April 2026
- Page created: April 12, 2026
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