Starting with a fun, corrugated rib brim with stripes that continue into the body of the hat, Joy is packed with elongated stars and little diamonds near the crown to let your spirit shine. You can knit this baby in traditional holiday colors to celebrate the magic of the season, or you can totally switch up your palette and find joy at any time of the year! There also are options to create a scrappy version—just play around with whatever yarn you have in your stash to create a one-of-a-kind beauty for yourself or as a gift!

Materials Needed:

Worsted/Size 4 yarn in four or more contrasting colors—approximately 188 yds (172 m) total

Color A: 42 yds (39 m)
Color B: 47 yds (43 m)
Color C: 70 yds (64 m)
Color D: 29 yds (27 m)

US 7 (4.5 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular knitting needles, or size needed to meet gauge

US 9 (5.5 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular knitting needles, or size needed to meet gauge

US 9 (5.5 mm) double-pointed needles (dpns) or US 9 (5.5 mm) circular knitting needles with a longer cord for Magic Loop method, or size needed to meet gauge

Scissors

Stitch marker

Tapestry needle

Pattern also available at www.flynnknit.com

Portrait Photography Credit: Memory Lanes Photography