This hat is knit from the bottom up using three different shades of Tosh Merino Light. Three strands are held together throughout the project, and these three strands will vary from round to round. Follow the chart for a guide on how to change colors, or come up with your own fade!

In the sample shown, the “A” color is usually the darkest. The hat fades roughly from the darkest color at the bottom, to the lightest around the middle, and then back to darkest at the top.

▲ SIZE
One
Finished Measurements
14.75” circumference x 10” depth
Note: This hat is extremely stretchy and can accommodate most any head size

▲ YARN
Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light (100% superwash merino wool; 420 yds per skein), approximately 50g color A, and 15g each of colors B and C

▲ NOTIONS
Stitch marker, tapestry needle

▲ NEEDLES
US Size 9 (5.5 mm) 16” circular
US Size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16” circular & set of dpns

▲ GAUGE
18 sts x 24 rnds = 4” in K1, P1 Ribbing with larger needle, with 3 strands of yarn held together (unstretched)

Colors Shown:

1. Horror Hostess, Rye Bourbon, Pebble (brown)
2. Joshua Tree, Whiskey Barrel, Kitten (green)
3. Dirty Panther, Dr. Zhivago’s Sky, Farmhouse White (blue)

Kits are available at Madelinetosh.com here.

Download the free pattern at Joshbennettnyc.com here.