This bulky weight ‘Jewel Beanie’ is knit in two-color stranded colorwork to create an engaging geometric design. This design calls for three colors: one for the brim and two for the body of the hat. When choosing colors, I suggest using high contrasting yarns to make the design stand out. One note about this pattern is that you will need to catch some of the long floats. I have included a link for my video tutorial on catching floats to help you if you’re new to this technique. I’ve also outlined where to catch floats on the chart to make it clearer.

Gauge
Using US 10.5 (6.5mm) needles:
13 sts and 19.5 rows make a 4” (10cm) square in stockinette stitch, unblocked
14 sts and 17 rows make a 4” (10cm) square in main fair isle pattern.

Materials
120 total yards (116g/110m) of bulky weight yarn in 4 colors, recommended yarn: Malabrigo Chunky
Yardage breakdown:
Color A (lettuce): 60 yards (58g/55m)
Color B (holly hock): 23 yards (22g/21m)
Color C (sunset): 37 yards (36g/34m)

US 9 (5.5mm) 16” circular needles
US 10.5 (6.5mm) 16” circular needles
US 10.5 (6.5mm) double pointed needles
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle to weave in ends
Tape measure

US 6 (4.0mm) 16” circular needles
US 8 (5.0mm) 16” circular needles
US 8 (5.0mm) double pointed needles
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle to weave in ends
Tape measure

Skills/stitches Required
Knit/purl
k2tog
knitting in the round in circular needles and dpns
Stranded colorwork