Snopko beanie

Snopko beanie is a sister design to my Snopko pullover. 

Both are grain-inspired patterns rooted in the visual language of harvest. Named after the Ukrainian word “snip” for “grain bundle” or “sheaf,” it captures the linear rhythm, density, and layered textures found in cereal plants and their bracts. Structured yet organic, Snopko reflects the quiet poetry of natural repetition, a design that feels both grounded and gently in motion.

The hat is knit bottom-up in the round and features three distinct sections: a textured fold that shows on the outside, a simple ribbing hidden on the inside, and the textured body and crown. The design alternates between sections worked on the right side and the wrong side, adding extra fun to the knitting process and echoing the way the pullover is knit.

You can take a closer look at my sample and discover the design process in episode 47 of my podcast on YouTube.

Sizes

The pattern is written for five sizes 1 (2, 3) (4, 5)

with a finished head circumference of

ca. 44 (48, 52) (56, 60) cm //
17.5 (19.25, 20.75, 22.5, 24) in.

The sample is shown in size 3.

For more of the finished hat measurements, please refer to the schematic provided. 

Yarn

1 strand: ca. 90 (95, 100) (110, 120) g 

or 1 (1, 1) (2, 2) skeins of Wool Local Aran from Erika Knight Yarns, 

100% wool with 180 m (197 yds) in 100 g, shown in 810 Cranfield;

or 162 (171, 180) (198, 216) m // 177 (187, 197) (217, 236) yds of any other **worsted/aran weight** yarn; 

held together with 1 strand: ca. 18 (19, 20) (22, 24) g 

or 1 skein of Soft Silk Mohair from Knitting for Olive, 

70% mohair and 30% silk
with 225 m (246 yds) in 25 g, shown in Brown Nougat;

or the same meterage/yardage of any other **lace weight** yarn to match the gauge. 

Needles and notions

• 4.0 mm (US 6), 4.5 mm (US 7) and 5.0 mm (US 8) circular needles; 
• at least five stitch markers;
• a tapestry needle.

Gauge

• 24 sts & 25 rnds in 10 cm (4 in) on
5.0 mm (US 8) needles measured over textured rib pattern worked in the round after blocking;
• 20 sts & 25 rnds in 10 cm (4 in) on
4.5 mm (US 7) needles measured over 1x1 ribbing worked in the round after blocking.

Adjust the needle sizes to obtain the required gauge.