“Then the heart of Eowyn changed, or else at last she understood it. And suddenly her winter passed, and the sun shone on her.”
-J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

This design was inspired by Eowyn, a formidable woman who gives up her role as a fighting shieldmaiden, when she finds love. The snowflake and sun motifs on the hat represent how love warms Eowyn’s heart, as the sun turns a snowflake to liquid.

This project is worked from the band up. (I recommend an elastic cast-on for the band.) The remainder of the hat is knit in stranded colorwork. This hat fits on the head like a stocking cap. There is no slouch.

Yarn
Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift, 100% Shetland wool, 25g/105m
2 skeins Color A - Admiral Navy 727

1 skein Color B - Pebble 127
or 125yd/114m of a background color and 46yd/42m of a contrasting color for motifs

Sizes
One Size - fits women’s m/l hat size

Measurements
Ribbed band - 20 inches
Band to crown - 8 ¾ inches

Needles
US 2 16” circular needle

US 3 16” circular needle and dpns

Gauge
28 sts per 4” in stockinette st
32 rows per 4” in stockinette st