This Fair Isle Beanie pattern was written for 2 color changes so it could be created for any team colors.
The Pattern: Team Colors Fair Isle Messy Bun Beanie
Needles: 10mm circular
Yarn: Size 6, Lion Brand Thick and Quick in Color 1: Claret and Color 2: Butterscotch
Cast-on: 48 stitches to start (nicely fits my 23″ circumference head) – I’ve noticed my Fair Isle hats fit more tightly (probably due to all the “extra” carry-along yarn inside the hat) so I use bigger needles and no less than 48 sts cast on. For a little larger, use multiples of 4 sts to increase. For a little smaller, use multiples of 4 sts to decrease.
| Row | 1 to 8 | Color 1: K1, P1 around (Ribbing Rows) |
| Row | 9 | *Color 1: K3, Color 2: K1*, repeat * to * around |
| Row | 10 | Color 2: K1, Color 1: K1, *Color 2: K3, Color 1: K1*, repeat * to * around, Color 2: K2 |
| Row | 11 | Color 2: K1 around |
| Row | 12 | Color 2: K1 around |
| Row | 13 | *Color 2: K3, Color 1: K1*, repeat * to * around |
| Row | 14 | Color 1: K1, Color 2: K1, *Color 1: K3, Color 2: K1*, repeat * to * around, Color 1: K2 |
| Row | 15 | Color 1: K1 around |
| Row | 16 | Color 1: K1 around |
| Row | 17 | *Color 1: K3, Color 2: K1*, repeat * to * around |
| Row | 18 | Color 2: K1, Color 1: K1, *Color 2: K3, Color 1: K1*, repeat * to * around, Color 2: K2 |
| Row | 19 | *Color 2: K3, Color 1: K1*, repeat * to * around |
| Row | 20 | Color 2: K1 around |
| Row | 21 | Color 2: K1, Color 1: K1, *Color 2: K3, Color 1: K1*, repeat * to * around, Color 2: K2 |
| Row | 22 | Color 2: [K2, K2tog, repeat around 12 times] (this reduces your total to 36 sts) |
| Row | 23 | Color 2: [K2, K2tog repeat around 9 times) (this reduces your total to 27 sts) |
| Row | 24 | Color 2: [K2, K2tog repeat around 7 times) (this reduces your total to 20 sts) |
Cast off and weave in all ends.
This Fair Isle Messy Bun Beanie is a great alternative – smaller than a hat leaving room for your hair but bigger than a headband with more full-head coverage.
Enjoy & Be Creative
~Beccie B~