This DK (8 ply) beanie uses stranded colorwork with a corrugated ribbing band featuring a tree motif. Only two colours are used per row, and minimal stranding is required. The design avoids ‘jogs’, making it beginner-friendly for those new to stranded knitting or if you are looking for something easy and fun to do. The corrugated ribbing can be replaced with a plan ribbing if you prefer.
Yarn
Background colour: Kokon DK weight, colour Moon 553.
Sample shown used approx. 30g or 55m.
Brown: Fiddlesticks Peppin 8, colour Rock 828.
Sample shown used approx. 15g or 33m.
Green: Morris & Sons Empire 8 ply, colour Mineral Green 815.
Sample shown used approx. 15g or 38m.
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.