Valley Yarns Teasdale Knitting Pattern

Valley Yarns Teasdale Knit Beanie

What Is Being Made

The Valley Yarns Teasdale is a stylish knit beanie designed by Julie Turjoman, perfect for adding a pop of color to fall and cooler-weather outfits. This seamless, worked-in-the-round hat features vibrant stranded colorwork and is available in three sizes: Small (fits 18–19" head circumference), Medium (fits 20–21" head circumference), and Large (fits 22–23" head circumference). The finished hat measures 18", 20", or 22" in circumference depending on size selection.

Techniques Used

The Teasdale employs several intermediate knitting techniques that make it suitable for advanced beginners looking to expand their skills. The hat is worked seamlessly in the round using circular needles and double-pointed needles, eliminating the need for seaming. The most prominent technique is stranded colorwork, a method where two colors are carried across rounds to create intricate color patterns. The design also incorporates striping through the strategic color changes and pattern repeats. The hat is constructed bottom-up, meaning knitting begins at the brim and progresses toward the crown, allowing for easy fitting adjustments.

Stitches Used

The Teasdale utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined with colorwork techniques. The ribbed rise at the brim is worked in ribbed stitch for elasticity and a secure fit. The main body features stockinette stitch as the base, which provides a smooth, classic fabric that showcases the stranded colorwork patterns beautifully. Decreases are incorporated near the crown using knit 2 together (K2tog) to shape the hat and close the top. The colorwork pattern is worked by following a provided Colorwork Chart across 18 rounds, which is repeated twice more for the full pattern sequence.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Teasdale is designed to be worked in Valley Yarns Westfield, a luxurious blend of 60% merino wool, 20% yak, and 20% silk. This fiber combination provides beautiful drape, crisp stitch definition, and appropriate warmth for cooler days. Three colors are required: one 50-gram ball (120 yards) each of Color A (available in Denim or Teal), Color B (available in Sage or Persimmon), and Color C (available in Lilac or Stone). The yarn is worked at a gauge of 22 stitches and 30 rounds over 4 inches in stockinette stitch on US size 6 (4mm) needles.

Three circular needle sizes are used to accommodate different stitch patterns and individual gauge variations. A US size 5 (3.75mm) 16-inch circular needle is used for the ribbed rise. A US size 6 (4mm) 16-inch circular needle and matching double-pointed needles serve as the primary needles for the stockinette body and decreases. A US size 7 (4.5mm) 16-inch circular needle is provided as an option for knitters whose stranded colorwork gauge differs from their stockinette gauge. Additional materials include stitch markers to denote round beginnings and pattern sections, and a tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends.