Click for the Little Bit Frosted sweater, the adult Frosted Top hat, or the adult Frosted sweater.

Colder weather means it’s time for warm woolens, and what better way to adorn them than with snowflakes? This stranded colorwork hat is worked from brim to crown, using mini-skeins and different sized snowflakes to create a gradient effect. It is the perfect complement to the Little Bit Frosted sweater, and doubles as a gauge swatch for the pullover. The Little Bit Frosted Top may look cool, but it’s sure to keep you warm and cozy all winter long.

SIZES
Baby (Toddler, Child) to fit head circumference of 16 (17.5, 19.25)” / 40 (44, 48)cm; approx. 6.75 (7, 7.75)” / 17.5 (18, 19.5) cm deep

YARN
Three Irish Girls SPRINGVALE DK (100% Superwash Merino, 270yds / 247m per 100g):
Main Color: 1 skein OR approx. 150yds / 137m DK yarn

Three Irish Girls SPRINGVALE DK Gradient Set (100% Superwash Merino, 70yds / 64m per 26g):
COLORS CC1-CC4: 1 set of mini-skeins OR approx. 35yds / 32m DK yarn in 4 colors (plus 45yds / 41m for pompom)

(Sample shown in ‘Smoke on the Water- Loud’ (MC) and ‘Tide is High’ mini skeins (CC)

NEEDLES
US 5 (3.75mm), US 4 (3.5mm), and US 3 (3.25mm), or as required to meet gauge: 16” (40cm) circular for each size and DPNs in medium size

GAUGE
25 sts and 36 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on medium needles

25 sts and 27 rows = 4 inches in stranded colorwork on largest needles

NOTIONS
16 (18, 20) stitch markers, tapestry needle

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

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