Autumn Falls is a lightweight slouchy hat inspired by the shift from summer into autumn when the air is crisp in the morning, chrysanthemums are coming into bloom and autumn is beginning to fall around us.

Designed to be worked in two colors, the pattern and texture of this hat is achieved through a simple slip stitch formation, repeated throughout.

Autumn Falls is designed to fit snug at the brim with moderate to generous slouch in the body of the hat.

The Autumn Falls hat was designed in celebration of the Fall Equinox, in collaboration with Ritual Dyes. Ritual Dyes creates seasonal offerings released on every solstice and equinox. This is a limited, maker-related package inspired by each particular season. For Fall 2020, the equinox offering includes an exclusive, non-repeatable colorway on their Beast base (Yak/Silk), two other skeins of their new Chestnut colorway, a printed copy of “Autumn Falls” along with a limited project bag and a vial of stress-reducing essential oils from Portland maker, Roots & Crowns. The first batch of ready to ship kits are available beginning at 7am PST. today! Link to the Limited Edition Fall Equinox 2020 Offering

Link to my interview with Ritual Dyes!

Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4)
Child Regular (Child Large/Adult Small, Adult Regular, Adult Large)
Finished circumference (unstretched, post-blocking) 16 (18, 20, 21.25)” / 41 (46, 51, 54) cm measured in body of hat after increases

Materials
Yarn Requirements: This hat is designed to be worked in two (or more) colors. Two yarn combination options are listed below.

Suggested Yarns
MC: Ritual Dyes “Beast” 3-Ply Twist Fingering 70% SW Merino / 20% Yak / 10% Nylon
437 yards / 399 meters per 100 grams
CC 1A: Ritual Dyes “Maven” 2-Ply Fingering 100% Rambouillet wool
265 yards / 242 meters per 50 grams
CC 1B: Ritual Dyes “Fae”
70% Laceweight Kid Mohair / 30% Silk
459 yards / 429 meters per 50 grams

Yarn Combination Option 1
MC: (Fingering weight) 126 (133, 140, 155) yards / 115 (125, 132, 146) meters
CC 1A: (Fingering weight) 53 (56, 61, 70) yards / 48 (53, 56, 66) meters
CC 1B: (Lace weight to be held together with Contrast Color 1A throughout) 60 (63, 66, 72) yards / 55 (58, 60, 66) meters

Yarn Combination Option 2
MC: (Fingering weight) 126 (133, 140, 155) yards / 115 (125, 132, 146) meters
CC: (Sport weight) 62 (66, 70, 80) yards / 58 (60, 64, 73) meters

Suggested Needles
US 6 / 4 mm, 16” / 41 cm circular
or two sizes smaller than large needle
US 8 / 5 mm, 16” / 41 cm circular or size needed for gauge
- DPNs in larger size or 32” / 81cm circular cord length for small circumference knitting with magic loop (for decreases)

Notions

• Beginning of round marker
• Darning needle & scissors

Gauge Information
Modified Linen Stitch (Body): 24 sts / 26 rnds per 4” worked on US 8 / 5 mm needle