Cold Frosting Morning is a quick colorwork knit. It features an eye catching design with short floats that diminishes to an attractive crown. Looks great whether adorned with a pompom or not!

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knit to reduce the potential for error.

NOTE: Accurate gauge is EXTREMELY important for a correct fit when so few stitches are involved. A SMALL variance in gauge can make for a BIG difference in the size of your finished project and whether you run out of yarn before finishing.

CONSTRUCTION

Hat is cast on using the longtail cast-on and then worked in the round.

Pompon utilizes approx 9 yds (8.25 m) of yarn. Pompon yardage is NOT included in yarn requirements listed above.

Hat features an attractive decrease and looks just as lovely without a pompon should you wish to forego this extra embellishment.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Longtail cast-on
Knit and purl stitches
Slipped stitches
Decrease stitches - K2TOG

INSTRUCTIONS

The pattern is fully charted, but also includes complete written directions so the ability to read a chart is not necessary to work this pattern.

YARN NOTES

There are many different color combinations that can be used to change the look of this hat! Try replacing the light color with a dark. It will change the entire look!

ADDITIONAL NOTIONS

You will also need:
Tapestry/blunt yarn needle
Clover blue (large) pompon maker or 3-3/8” (8.6 cm) piece of cardboard (optional)
Faux Fur Pom Pom (optional)