We’ve had a really beautiful fall in my neck of the woods and I was inspired to design a foliage motif hat to celebrate the little things that spark joy. Because now, more than ever, I find it helpful to focus on the little moments of beauty in the everyday. A glowing skein of yarn, a pretty leafy pattern, a red lipstick that makes me feel alive! Never underestimate the impact of taking a moment to enjoy something beautiful.

Size
one size fits most - finished hat is approx 20” around and 9.5” tall from cuff to crown un-stretched.

Yarn
TFA PureWash DK Weight yarn (labeled Colour A and
Colour B)
150 yds of Colour A (ribbing colour).
70 yds of Colour B (leaf colour). For my sample I held 1 strand of fingering weight with 1 strand of mohair for colour B.

Gauge
24 sts and 28 rounds = 4” in colourwork pattern on larger needles after blocking.

Needles
3.25 mm (US 3) 16” circular needle
3.75 mm (US 5)16” circular needle
3.75 mm (US 5) dpns

Additional Tools and Materials
tapestry needle, stitch marker.