Named for Mt. Ozzard, this daily-wear winter hat with a close fit and simple stitch is sure to please your favourite outdoorsperson. Make it with Polka Dot Sheep Midwinter yarn to get the clever colour-pooling effect.

The finished hat is 14 (15¼, 16¾)”/ 35.5 (38.5, 42.5)cm at the brim and 7¾ (8¾, 9¾)”/ 19.5 (22, 25)cm deep. The ribbing is quite stretchy; these sizes are intended to fit a child (small/ medium adult; medium/ large adult).

Materials:
1 skein Polka Dot Sheep Midwinter Worsted, 100% Peruvian Highland Wool, 215y/ 197m; 100g/ 3.5oz. Samples shown in Platinum (14”/ 35.5cm) and Slate (15¼”/ 38.5cm).

Tools:
US 6 (4mm) 20”/ 50cm circular needle and double pointed needles, or needle size to obtain gauge; cable needle; stitch marker; tapestry needle.

Gauge:
25 sts/ 29 rounds over 4”/ 10cm in 1X1 Ribbing in the round, blocked.