Pattern is now available - just in time for some last-minute hat knitting.

It’s free for now.

Suits guys or gals.

Knits up quickly, but looks interesting.

Works with any yarn - handspun, semi-solid, variegated, striping, gradient - blends the shades nicely.

Messy bun versions: here for one by steelelady and here for one by vhglass

I’ve also included some tips for making a cowl - see one by jilliannie - here

Vhglass’ 2-yarn version - here (could also be worked with the garter stitch cuff)

Many thanks to the testers:

LauraGB
knitgrl
sapphirechild
opknitter
vhglass
heleenk
sandy4cats
sbrirish
stacyace
withyarnandthread
kikia2
lingna
sophjacksam
jolyarylski