Birsie Beanny by Helen Robertson in Jamieson's of Shetland Spindrift

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. At The Woolly Thistle, 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! 

This Yarn Set Includes:

• 6x Jamieson's of Shetland Spindrift Yarn (100% Shetland Wool, fingering weight)

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

Colors Used: A: 293 Port Wine, B: 764 Cloud, C: 763 Pacific, D: 547 Orchid, E: 710 Gentian, F: 620 Lilac

This kit does NOT include the pattern.

Here is the link for the pattern: Ravelry: Birsie Beanny pattern by Helen Robertson

Made in UK. 100% Real Shetland Wool.

As always, it is important to manage gauge to ensure you will have enough yarn. If you are worried, you can purchase an extra skein of the main color! Please remember that every effort is taken to represent the true colors of the yarn and that monitor settings will vary.