Birsie Beanny Hat Kit Wool Week 2026

The wait is over! The Shetland Wool Week 2026 Hat has been revealed! The Birsie Beanny by Helen Robertson is here, and we couldn’t be more excited to cast on. This year’s design celebrates Shetland tradition with beautiful colorwork and timeless style. We’re thrilled to offer the Sea Anemone colorway using Jamieson's of Shetland Spindrift yarn! This beautiful hat is sure to be a popular one, so get your yarn set now so that you can cast on without delay! Sea Anemone - 6 Colors Used: A: 293 Port Wine, B: 764 Cloud, C: 763 Pacific, D: 547 Orchid, E: 710 Gentian, F: 620 Lilac Knotty Knit Custom Pink - 5 Colors Used: 286 Moorgrass (2), 301 Salmon, 158 Peony, 104 Natural White Knotty Knit Custom - Blue 5 Colors Used: 640 Stonehenge (2), 769 Willow, 890 Mocha, 114 Mooskit/White Made in UK. 100% Real Shetland Wool. About the Designer: Helen is an experienced textile artist, designer and knitting tutor who loves drawing her Shetland heritage into her work, always with a contemporary twist. Passionate about building community through craft, she enjoys sharing her knowledge and skills with knitters around the world through workshops and online teaching. Helen's designs have appeared in many books and journals, and her work can be seen in the Shetland Juseum and Archives, Unst Heritage Centre and the Shetland Textile Museum, as well as in private collections worldwide. We are delighted to have her as this year's Shetland Wool Week patron. - Shetland Wool Week