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Barley Beanie
Barley Beanie is a cozy, cabled hat with a deep folded ribbed brim, offering both warmth and a classic silhouette. The beanie is knitted in beautiful tweed yarn from Hedgehog Fibres, blending rustic charm with modern elegance and cute colour pops.
The speckled tweed adds rich texture and depth, while the intricate cables create a striking, classic design. Barley Beanie is perfect for Winter days and effortless style.
MATERIALS
Yarn: 1 (1, 2) skein(s) of Tweedy by Hedgehog Fibres (50% Falkland Merino Wool, 37.5% Recycled wool, 12.5% Thread waste; 251 yds (230 m) per 100 g). Approx. 210 (235, 260) yds / 190 (215, 240) m of DK weight yarn. Sample shown in colourway Barley.
Needles: US 4 3.5 mm and US 2.5 3 mm circular needles, 16” 40 cm long or longer, and dpns in each size if not using magic loop method for small circumference knitting.
SIZING
1 (2, 3)
Finished Measurements: Beanie circumference 18 (20, 21.5)” / 46 (50, 54) cm, ribbing unstretched. Total length of the hat (brim unfolded), 12 (12.5, 13)” / 30 (31, 33) cm.
Choose a size with approx. 2-3” (5-8 cm) of negative ease. Sample shown in size 1.
GAUGE
22 sts and 40 rows = 4” (10 cm) in 1 x 1 rib, using smaller needles, unstretched, after blocking.
25 sts and 48 rows = 4” (10 cm) in cable pattern, using larger needles, unstretched, after blocking.
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- First published: November 2025
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