Channel your inner ladybird beetle (aka ladybug) in this fun, pretty hat pattern! The stranded colorwork makes for a warm, squishy hat, perfect for winter weather.

When you purchase this pattern you also will receive the pdf for the matching Ladybird headband!

Sizing
DK-weight version
Gauge: 22 sts and 26 rows over 4”/10cm in colorwork stockinette (Recommended needle size: 3.5mm/US4)
I provide instructions for 6 finished hat circumferences: (16.5”/42cm) (17.5”/44.5cm) (18.5”/47cm) (19.5”/49.5cm) (20.5”/52cm) (22”/55.5cm). The finished height of the hat is 8.5” (21.5 cm) tall.

Worsted-weight version
Gauge: 20 sts and 24 rows over 4”/10cm in colorwork stockinette (Recommended needle size: 4.0mm/US6)
I provide instructions for 6 finished hat circumferences: (18”/46cm) (19.2”/49cm) (20.5”/52cm) (21.5”/54.5cm) (22.5”/57cm) (24”/61cm). The finished height of the hat is 9” (23 cm) tall.

For all weights: I recommend knitting the size that gives 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) of negative ease relative to your head circumference.

Yarn
◦95-145 m (100 – 150 yards) of Main Color shown in black
◦45-65 m (50 – 70 yards) of Contrast Color 1 shown in red
◦30-50 m (35 – 55 yards) of Contrast Color 2 shown in orange