Morgenrot is what we call the pinkish red glow that often is seen spreading across the mountain tops at first light, when the first rays of light reflected pink off the snow and the rock. First only at the very top, then reaching further down the mountain. Like the pattern on this hat, which is inspired by one of the locations for my new retreat, the Knitterati Retreats Slow Stitching retreat in Switzerland on the sunny slopes of the Riederalp.

The Morgenrot hat features offset graduated mock cables, so you won’t need a cable needle, there is a special easy technique that achieves this cabled look!

This pattern is part of the ‘Procrasti Nation: Quick Projects for last minute crafters’ collection of 5 patterns

Do you find yourself in the Fire Swamp of last minute crafting? Maybe due to procrastination or an innate ability to have a perpetual positive outlook on your ability to bend the space time continuum?
Fret not, here is one of four patterns that can help you out of that sticky situation of needing a last minute hand made gift. Something cozy and warm, stylish and modern, infinitely wearable and lightning fast to knit up!

Yarn
Malabrigo Yarns Chunky (100% Merino; 100 yards / 92 m per 100 g/ 3.5 oz skein)
1(2) skein(s)
or
Chunky weight yarn about 100 (130) yards / 92 (110) meters
Sample shown in Holly Hock in smaller size

Needles
US 10 (6 mm) 24”/ 60 cm circular needle
or size to obtain gauge

Gauge
14 st and 20 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette st

Finished Size
to fit head circumference of up to 22 (24)”
approx. 8¼ (9¼)” / 21 (23.5) cm high

Notions
Darning needle

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