Fair Isle Beanie Hats Child and Adult Knitting Patterns

Difficulty

Advanced
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Kelly Menzies
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Double-pointed, Circular
Techniques

Fair Isle

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Knit matching beanie hats for the whole family with Kelly Menzies' Fair Isle knitting pattern

Hats are fantastic quick-knit projects, even a design with detailed colourwork like this Fair Isle knitting pattern, can be made in a weekend. If you're normally daunted by the sight of complex colour charts, you're in luck! This project tells you which shades to use in the written instructions. There are no charts. These beanies are great for boys and girls, and come in child and adult sizes. Why not make a matching set for the whole family?

NOTE: this pattern is knitted in the round

Sizing

To fit age: 4-10 yrs (adult)
Actual circumference (cm): 46 (50)

What you need?

Yarn:Debbie Bliss Rialto DK, First size:(A) shade 48 Maroon, (B) shade 42 Pink, (C) shade 47 Old Rose, one 50g ball of each, Second size: (A) shade 37 Earth, (B) shade 06 Stone, (C) shade 09 Apple, one 50g ball of each
Needles: 4mm circular 40cm, 4mm double-pointed
Stitch markers
Darning needle

Stitches and Skills used

Rib
Stocking stitch
Knitting in the round
Fair Isle colourwork
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Meet the designer

Kelly Menzies is an extremely talented knitter and is an expert at a wide range of techniques from lace and cables to clever colourwork. Take a look at her knitting pattern collection here. If you liked this colourful accessories knitting pattern, why not try her slip stitch hat knitting pattern next.

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