2026 Shetland Wool Week Hat – Birsie Beanny

Celebrate Shetland wool and traditional Fair Isle knitting with the Birsie Beanny, the official 2026 Shetland Wool Week hat designed by patron Helen Robertson. This slouchy colorwork hat brings together motifs inspired by Shetland lace, traditional knitting, and Helen’s own creative work, with optional textured “toosks” for a playful finishing touch.

Choose your own combination of Shetland wool colors and make this year’s hat completely your own.

Best For: Fair Isle Knitting • Shetland Wool • Colorwork • Wool Week Fans • Knitters Who Love Tradition

Designer: Helen Robertson
Pattern: Birsie Beanny (Not Included)
Year: 2026
Technique: Stranded Fair Isle Colorwork
Yarn: Shetland 2-ply / Fingering Weight Wool

Kit includes yarn only , pattern available on Ravelry and shetlandwoolweek.com