Like a rainbow arcing over the snow-capped Sierra, Alta combines vibrant color with a stranded motif emblematic of the peaks and valleys of the high desert.

This hat is worked in the round from the bottom up, beginning with a brim of half twisted ribbing. The body of the hat is knit in stranded colorwork.

Sizes
Youth (Adult Small, Adult Large)

Finished Measurements
Circumference: 17 (19.5, 22)“ / 43 (49.5, 56) cm
Length: 8.25 (8.75, 9.25)” / 21 (22, 23.5) cm

Yarn
Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok (worsted weight, 100% Fine Highland Wool, 123yds/112m per 50g skein or 12yds/10m per 5g mini hank)

Main Color: approx. 60 (70, 85) yds
Colors B-H: 9 (10, 12) yds each

Main Color: 1303 Highland Fleece
Color B: 1315 Red Rock
Color C: 1323 Ember Glow
Color D: 1316 Spun Gold
Color E: 1308 Golden Meadow
Color F: 1320 Spring Ice
Color G: 1307 Pressed Grapes
Color H: 1319 Quartz Crystal

Needles
US 5 (3.75mm) 16” circular needle
US 7 (4.5mm) 16” circular needle and set of DPNs, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge
23 sts x 24 rows = 4”/10 cm in stranded knitting on larger needles after blocking

Skill Level
Advanced Beginner

Skills Required
Knitting in the round, decreasing, stranded colorwork

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