This stranded colorwork hat will keep you engaged in the knit while making a wearable statement. There are multiple size options obtained by changing gauge and/or weight of yarn. It can be worked in two colors or three which allows you to mix and match to your merriment! The letters and uteruses are charted separately so that you can choose what you want on your hat. “Choice” is knit bottom up with three sets of charts.
Choice has been test knit and tech edited.*

10% of pattern sales will be donated to The Center for Reproductive Rights

Size adaptable by gauge and weight of yarn – 19.8” – 24.8” unstretched to fit heads 20” – 25” in circumference (21” – 23” is average adult size head)

Finished size (in)/ Yarn weight/ Gauge (over 4”)/ Suggested needle size
19.8/ sport/ 25 st & 25 rnds/ US 5
20.5/ sport/ DK/ 24 sts & 28 rnds/24 sts & 25 rnds/ US 6
21.5/ DK/ 23 sts & 26 rnds/ US 7
24.8/ worsted/ 20 sts & 18.5 rnds/ US 8

Supplies needed:
-2 or 3 colors of contrasting yarn, approximately 35-45g of the MC, 20g-30g each of the CCs (This can vary depending on how many colors and charts you use).
-16” needles in size needed to obtain gauge (see gauge and size options for guidance)
-A second gauge size needle, double pointed needles or long cord for your preference of small circumference knitting (to knit the crown)
-16” needle one to two sizes smaller than gauge needle for ribbed brim
-6 st markers, one designated for BOR
-Darning needle for weaving in ends