Banksia Beanie

> Inspired by the hardy native Banksia, > this beanie is made for every day > wear; whether it's a trip to the beach > or the supermarket. It's simple, > textured fabric echoes the raw beauty > of Australia's coastlines and > bushland. > > With a deep folded brim for warmth and > a snug fit, the Banksia Beanie will be > your go-to layer for outdoor > adventures or everyday wear. Easy to > knit, timeless to wear. **Construction:** Banksia Beanie is knit from the brim upwards in the round. Simple decreases are used to shape the crown, creating a twirled effect through the crown. **Sizing:** To fit head size of: 12/30.5 (14/35.5, 16/40.5, 18/45.5) [20/51, 22/56, 24/61] inches/cms. Actual hat length (with brim folded): 4¼/11 (5/13, 6¼/16, 7/18) [7½/19, 8¼/21, 9¼/23.5] inches/cms. **Skill Level:** Easy to Intermediate **Techniques used:** Knit and purl Decreasing Working in the round **Yarn Requirements:** Bendigo Woollen Mills Rustic Tweed (95% wool, 5% neps); 437yd[400m]/200g - 1 ball **OR** DK/8ply weight yarn of approximately 50/45 (65/60, 75/70, 90/85) [110/100, 135/125, 160/145] yards/metres Original yarn is a subtly heathered yarn with tweed flecks. It has a 3ply worsted spun structure.