National Forest by Patrick Belanger

National Forest

Knitting
February 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
12 stitches = 2 inches
in 12 stitches = 2 inches
US 4 - 3.5 mm
200 - 280 yards (183 - 256 m)
Adult small-medium
English French
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This pattern was re-edited in 2025 with the addition of a chart.

Colors and pattern inspired by my many forest walks in the beautiful Mont Saint-Bruno National Park.

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This hat features a generous ribbed brim knitted in semi-plain color, and the rest of the hat is knitted with matching self-striping yarn.

YARN
BISCOTTE YARNS - DK PURE 90% merino sw, 10% silk. 238 m / 260 yds/skein of 115g
MC: 1 skein of Self-Striping (shown in Terracotta);
CC: 1 skein of Semi-Solid (shown in Opera color).

NEEDLES AND ACCESSORIES
• Circular or double-pointed needles of 3.5 mm (US#4), or the size required to obtain the gauge;
• Stitch marker;
• Tapestry needle;
• Pompon (optional: shown in recycled fur).

GAUGE
24 stitches = 10 cm; 4”

SIZE
Adult one size.

You can download this pattern free of charge on Biscotte Yarns website/