Stein Happy Beer Hat Knitting Kit – Malabrigo Rios

Celebrate your love of knitting and craft beer with the Stein Happy Beer Hat Knitting Kit. Designed by Andrea at Apple Yarns in Bellingham, Washington, this adult beanie features beer steins worked in Fair Isle stranded colorwork, using just two colors at a time.

Inspired by Bellingham's brewery community, the kit pairs three colors of Malabrigo Rios with a printed pattern and project-organizing essentials. Additional yarn is included to accommodate a fold-over brim.

What's included 

• Malabrigo Rios yarn in three colors.
• Printed Stein Happy Hat pattern.
• Six stitch markers.
• Clear reusable bag for organizing your project.
• Extra yardage for a fold-over brim.

Yarn and sizing

• Yarn: Malabrigo Rios.
• Fiber: 100% superwash merino wool.
• Care: Machine washable; follow the yarn label's detailed care instructions.
• Pattern size: Adult, for a 19–22-inch head circumference.
• Listed main-color options: Marte and Cielo y Tierra.

Select your preferred main color and check its current availability. Follow the printed pattern's gauge guidance to achieve the intended fit.

Needles required, not included

• US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle, 16-inch length, for the brim.
• US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle, 16-inch length, for the hat body.
• Optional US 7 double-pointed needles for finishing.

An introduction to stranded colorwork

The beer-stein design uses two colors at any one time, making it an option for knitters ready to explore Fair Isle techniques. Review the pattern before casting on and practice maintaining even tension across the colorwork.

This is a knitting kit, not a finished hat. The original hat used Ultra Alpaca; this kit supplies Malabrigo Rios instead.

Frequently asked questions

Is the pattern included?

Yes. A printed copy of the Stein Happy Hat pattern is included.

What size hat does the pattern make?

The pattern is sized for an adult head circumference of 19–22 inches. Check your gauge and follow the pattern for fit.

Does the kit include needles?

No. You will need US 5 and US 7 circular needles, both 16 inches long. US 7 double-pointed needles are optional for finishing.

How many colors do I work with at once?

The design uses two colors at a time, even though the kit contains three yarn colors.

Is there yarn for a fold-over brim?

Yes. The kit has been upgraded with additional yardage to accommodate a fold-over brim.

Which yarn is supplied?

Malabrigo Rios, made from 100% superwash merino wool.