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This design is inspired by nature, with the central focus of this pattern drawing on the shape of the Prickly Pear, or Opuntia, of the cactus family. The border motif reflects additional patterns found in nature, including clouds and mountains. A tall ribbed edge and a slouchy fit makes this quick knit a great staple pattern for yourself or for gift knitting!

The Opuntia Hat is a stranded colorwork pattern that is knit in the round using circular needles. Knit with a mix of DK and Worsted weight yarn, this pattern encourages knitters to play with both color and texture, including mixing colorways, weights, and dyers.

Sizes Available
Child (Adult S/M, Adult L/XL)

Finishes Measurements

• 9 (11, 11) in or 22 (28 , 28) cm height
• 16 (20, 24) in circumference (unstretched)
• 40 (50, 60) cm circumference (unstretched)

Suggested Yarns
Cedar House Yarns - Irish Yearling DK
100% Superwash Merino Wool
100g Skein, 231 yards/211 m
Color used in Sample: Straw

Malabrigo Rios (Worsted)
100% Superwash Merino WOol
100g Skein, 210 yards/192m
Color used in Sample: Pearl Ten/Lotus

NOTE: The combination of both DK and Worsted weight yarns used in this sample is only a suggestion from the Designer. Alternative yarns are encouraged.

Approximate Yardage Required

• Yards: 60 (90, 115) yds MC, 50 (70, 87) yds CC1, 38 (50, 62) yds CC2
• Meters: 54 (83, 105) m MC, 45 (64, 80) m CC1, 35 (45, 57) m CC2

Suggested Needles
16in (40cm) circular needles
Main Fabric: US 6/4 mm
Ribbing: US 5/3.75mm
DPNs or needles for magic loop

Notions
Stitch markers(1 in accent color for BOR)
Scissors, tapestry needle

Gauge
21 sts and 25 rows per 4in/10cm in colorwork pattern

Special techniques include knitting in the round, stranded colorwork, reading charts, and decreasing for a hat crown.

Please share your progress or final images using hashtag #opuntiahat on Instagram.

Happy knitting!