Sea to Sky Beanie

Sea to Sky Beanie by Northern Knits and Purl

Project Overview

The Sea to Sky Beanie is an intermediate-level knitted hat designed by Natasha Pekurel of Northern Knits and Purl. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished beanie sized to fit an average woman's head with approximately 21 inches of circumference. The design incorporates a two-color colorwork element, combining a main color with a contrasting accent color for visual interest.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern calls for DK weight yarn (weight category 3), requiring a total of 55 grams of yarn across two colors. The main color uses 40 grams (approximately 105 yards), while the contrast color uses 15 grams (approximately 40 yards). The designer used Plymouth DK Merino Superwash in Cornflower for the main color and White for the contrast.

Additional materials needed include:

• 16-inch circular needles in US size 7 (4.5mm)
• Stitch marker for tracking rounds
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The Sea to Sky Beanie is constructed using stockinette stitch worked in the round on circular needles. This technique creates a smooth, classic fabric with a flat appearance on the right side. The pattern incorporates two-color colorwork, allowing crafters to introduce contrast and pattern through strategic color changes throughout the design.

The gauge for this pattern is established at 22 stitches wide by 26 rows tall over a 4-inch square of stockinette stitch worked in the round, which is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements.

Skill Level

Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern is suitable for knitters with foundational experience in circular needle techniques and basic colorwork methods. Familiarity with working in the round and managing stitch markers is recommended.