Every Flavour

As soon as I saw the original twelve shades of Milarrochy Tweed I knew I wanted to use all of them! Stacked short row sections create bright waves travelling around the hat, while contrasting welts add texture. This hat uses two balls of the main colour and small quantities of the other shades - the perfect use for leftovers from other projects.

Yarn
Kate Davies Designs Milarrochy Tweed (70% wool; 30% mohair; 100m / 109yds per 25g ball).
A Ardlui x 2 balls
1 ball of each of the following shades:
B Birkin
C Buckthorn
D Lochan
E Garth
F Smirr
G Campion
H Horseback Brown
I Stockiemuir
J Hirst
K Gloamin’
L Bruce

Needles and notions
40cm/ 16in below gauge-size circular needle.
40cm/ 16in gauge-size circular needle.
Gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working small circumferences.
Tapestry needle.
Pompom maker (optional).
7 (8) stitch markers, one distinct (for start of round)

Gauge
26 sts and 32 rounds to 10cm / 4in over stockinette on gauge-size needle. Gauge was achieved on 3.5mm / US 4 needle

Sizing
Instructions for two sizes of hat are given: small and medium
To fit head circumference: 51-56 (56-61)cm / 20-22 (22-24)in
Hat circumference (unstretched): 49.5 (56)cm / 19½ (22)in
Height from brim to crown: 25.5 (28)cm / 10 (11)in

Pattern Notes
Beginning with a tubular cast on and a few rounds of rib, each section of this hat is shaped by short rows and coloured welts that form gentle waves around the hat. An optional pompom adds final flourish.