Way up at the top of the map, on an island as big as Ireland but with just 112 residents, is the most idyllic national park in the world. Aulavik National Park¹ in the Northwest Territories, showcasing the lush lowlands of northern Banks Island, is a polar paradise – of crystalline rivers, romping muskox, breeding birds, and ancient artefacts. Evidence of human presence in Aulavik National Park dates back 3,500 years, to the pre-Dorset cultures who left tent rings, flint scrapers and bone harpoon heads near Shoran Lake.

This cozy hat carries a motif inspired by scrimshaw artefacts left by Dorset and Thule peoples who followed after the pre-Dorset cultures. The hat is worked with a folded brim for extra warmth over the ears, an excellent choice for hikers and campers in the far North of Canada.

Materials Needed: (Note that yarn amounts do not include yarn for the pompom.)
-3.75mm (US 5) circular needle or dpns for working small circumference or size needed for gauge
-3.5mm (US 4) circular needle or dpns for working small circumference or one size smaller than needle used for gauge
-an additional spare circular needle of the smaller size
-Small @88y Main Colour and @78y Contrast Colour worsted weight yarn
-Medium @107y Main Colour and @94y Contrast Colour worsted weight yarn
-Large @132y Main Colour and @118y Contrast Colour worsted weight yarn
-Darning needle
-Stitch marker for start/end of round

Gauge: 22 sts x 28 rows = 10cm (@4”)
Gauge is given for the unblocked stranded motif worked in the round.

Sizes:
Small: finished circumference 17.5”; fits head circumference 18.5-20”
Medium: finished circumference 18.5”; fits head circumference 19.5”-21”
Large: finished circumference 21”; fits head circumference 22-24”