Knitting Classic Blue Fair Isle Beanie Free Pattern

Materials:

• Cascade Longwood yarn (Color A: Blue, Color B: Cream)
• Size US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles (16-inch) and double-pointed needles
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

• k - knit
• p - purl
• k2tog - knit two together

Instructions:

Ribbed Brim:

1. With Color A, cast on 96 stitches. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist. Place a marker to indicate the beginning of the round.
2. Work in k2, p2 ribbing for 4 inches.

Main Body:

1. Join Color B and begin working the Fair Isle pattern:
   

   Round 1: *K1 with A, k1 with B; repeat from * to end.

   Round 2: *K1 with B, k1 with A; repeat from * to end.

   Rounds 3-10: Repeat rounds 1 and 2.

2. Continue in this pattern until the hat measures 7 inches from the cast-on edge.

Shaping the Crown:

1. Switch to double-pointed needles as needed.
   

   Round 1: *K10, k2tog; repeat from * to end. (88 sts)

   Round 2: Knit.

   Round 3: *K9, k2tog; repeat from * to end. (80 sts)

   Round 4: Knit.

   Continue decreasing in this manner (8 sts decreased every odd round) until 8 stitches remain.

2. Break yarn, leaving a long tail. Draw through remaining stitches and pull tight to close.

Finishing:

1. Weave in all yarn ends.
2. Block hat gently to shape.