Barley Beanie
There’s something endlessly comforting about a good cable beanie, the kind that feels as cozy to knit as it does to wear. Barley Beanie is just that: a classic, cabled beanie with a deep folded ribbed brim for extra warmth and a snug, timeless shape.
I’ve always loved cables. There’s a rhythm and flow to them that feels especially right for autumn and winter. Cables are perfect for those months when knitting becomes an everyday essential activity. Somehow knitting just feels more mindful and grounding during these colder months. This is also the time when I always crave something full of texture on my needles and often on top of my go-to list is cables. Watching the stitches twist and cross is a small joy in itself, each cable forming a pattern that’s both familiar and ever-changing. They remind me why I love knitting: how something so simple can grow into something intricate and full of character.
Barley Beanie is worked in Hedgehog Fibres Tweedy, and that adds layers of rustic charm with modern elegance. The yarn’s colorful flecks bring playful pops of color against the soft background, adding life and depth to every twist of the cables. Tweedy is a yarn that tells a story of sustainability, too: it’s partly spun from recycled fibers and leftover threads, and that’s how each skein carries tiny hints of its past, giving this design both warmth and purpose. I love how no two hats will ever be quite the same.
The Barley Beanie is both an everyday essential and a joy to knit. The deep folded brim wraps your ears in warmth, while the crown comes together in a beautifully sculpted finish. Whether you’re heading out for a crisp morning walk or curling up with your knitting on a quiet evening, this hat captures the feeling of the seasoncomforting, textured, and full of handmade joy.
Barley Beanie is now available on Ravelry and here on rainknitwear.com. You can enjoy an introductory discount until the end of Monday, December 1st 2025, with the code BARLEY20.