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This pattern is for my husband, and a companion piece to the original cowl. He wanted something inspired by vintage video games that hold a special nostalgia for him. He also request black and neon, which led to a collaboration with Eva, the dyer behind Seismic Yarns.

The 8 Bit Doodle Hat is knit in the round using circular needles. It includes a wide 1x1 ribbed brim (single or folded), with a slouchy fit (and optional pom pom).

This pattern includes three pages of vintage video game colorwork motifs are intended to inspire some “doodles” within your knit. Mix and match, swap contrast colors, and fill in with solid rows of knit as needed to make them pop!

Motifs include:
Pac-man
Space Invaders
Galaga

Sizes Available
Kids, Teen (Adult S/M, Adult L/XL)

Finished Measurements
8, 9 (10, 10) in 20, 22 (25, 25) cm height
12, 16 (20, 24)in 30, 40 (50, 60)mm circumference

Suggested Yarns
Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks –Butter Sock DK
Colors: Dark…Like My Soul, Daly City Birthday, Pretty Pretty Princess Mini Skein set
85% Extra Fine Merino / 15% Nylon
100 g / 3.5 oz. 246 yds/225 m

Approximate Yardage Required
200-320 yards / 180-292 m in varied colors

Suggested Needles
Ribbing: US 4/3.5mm
Main Fabric: US 5/3.75mm
16 in (40 mm) circular needles
DPNs or Magic loop for crown decrease

Notions
Stitch markers, scissors, tapestry needle

Gauge
24 sts x 24 rows = 4in (10cm) in colorwork

Techniques Required
Ribbing, stranded colorwork in the round, reading colorwork charts, decreasing crown using DPNs or magic loop

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