Once that nip creeps into the air, I get the urge to do stranded color work. There’s something about having both hands buried in fluffy softness and watching the pattern magically emerge that is so very satisfying.

The Hay Bay patterns feature a classic diamond and chevron motif with delicate falling snow. Everyone needs a classic toque, especially one that’s knit in fresh, bright, snowy colorwork. This is a super simple stranded pattern, perfect for the first-time color work knitter. A deep, double fold ribbed brim provides extra warmth around the ears for those frosty days, while a roomy cap prevents hat head. A big fluffy pompom tops the whole thing off. It’s quick, easy and fun to knit and fun to give as a gift as well! Hat is designed with 2” negative ease.

Be sure to take a peek at the matching Hay Bay Mittens, too!

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
(Hat is designed with 2” negative ease)
After blocking:
XS (S, M, L), 16 (18, 20, 22)” for head circumference
18 (20, 22, 24)”

SUGGESTED YARN:
Patons Classic Wool Worsted (100% Wool;
100g/210 yds) 1 skein MC: #00202 “Aran” 1
skein, CC: #77115 “New Denim” 1 skein.

NEEDLES:
US 5, 3.75mm circular needle with min. 40”
cable (for Magic Loop) and a set of 5 double
pointed needles for shaping (opt), or for
multi-needle knitting.

NOTIONS:
Removable stitch markers, 1 distinctive for
BOR, tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

GAUGE:
24 sts and 30 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette st
after blocking.