The NOVALJA hat matches the theme of the NOVALJA sweater. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/novalja
The stylish gradient color blocking and the colorwork motif which evokes snow crystals shimmering in the first light of the day is fun to knit and the resulting hat is comfortable and easy to wear.

This adult sized slightly slouchy hat is knitted seamlessly in rounds from brim to crown. The pattern comes in two versions: for sport weight and worsted weight yarn. As you need only a few yards of each color this pattern is great for using scraps.

The easy colorwork pattern is great for fairisle newbies who want to improve their skills.

Skill level: intermediate

Sizes
Adult S (to fit a head with 50 cm / 19” circumference), M (54 cm / 21”) and L (58 cm / 23”).

Yarn
Sport weight version:
De Rerum Natura Ulysse
100% ecological merino wool, 185 m / 202 yards per 50 g ball
C1: Lagon, C2: Poivre Blanc, C3: Plume de Paon

Worsted weight version:
De Rerum Natura Gilliatt
100% ecological merino wool, 250 m / 273 yards per 100 g ball
C1: Genet, C2: Fusain, C3: Lagon

Gauge
23 sts & 32 rounds (sport weight) and
19 sts & 24 rounds (worsted weight) in stockinette stitch to 10 cm x 10 cm (4” x 4”), knitted in the round on larger needles (after blocking)

Needles
Sport weight: 2.5 mm / US 1 ½ / worsted weight: 3.5 mm / US 4 for ribbing
Sport weight: 3.25 mm / US 3 / worsted weight: 4.5 mm / US 7 for body
Circulars or DPNs, depending on what you prefer