This design is inspired by the changing of the seasons in the Pacific Northwest. The braided ribbing detail suggests the winding bare branches, while the bobbles represent the seeds of new beginnings. This hat pattern provides the perfect mix of texture with a pop of color, and is a great companion piece with the Oakshire Cowl.

The Oakshire Hat is a beautiful textural beanie, which is knit in the round using circular needles, from the bottom up. Knit using two contrasting colors of Worsted weight yarn, this pattern uses mostly knit and purl stitches to create squishy textural motif, with a pop of color on the brim.

Finished measurements

• 10in (25cm) height
• 16 (20, 24) in circumference (unstretched)
• 40 (50, 60) cm circumference (unstretched)

Suggested yarn is Malabrigo Rios (worsted weight) for the MC, which is a 100% Superwash Merino Wool (100g 210 yards per skein), and Malabrigo Worsted for the CC, which is a single ply 100% Merino Wool (100g/210 yards per skein)

Approximate yardage:

• 110 (135, 165) yards in MC
• 32 (40, 50) yards in CC

Special techniques include (K3tog, YO, K3tog) into same stitch, bobbles, knit/purl texture, and stranded colorwork knitting with a chart.

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Happy knitting!