I whipped up this soft + warm microprint-inspired hat just as the autumn leaves began to fall. The plusses remind me that every little positive thought, word, or deed paves the way for a better overall outcome. We don’t need to try to be heroes, just small-change makers in our everyday lives. Hat is knit in-the-round, from brim to crown, with options for folded brim and pom embellishments. The yarn is locally raised right here in Minnesota by my friend Stacy, and I have to say: this is no ordinary farm yarn. The Cormo wool is soft enough for next-to-skin wear and durable for everyday use. Enjoy the naturally hued & plant-dyed skeins and the springy feel as you knit. Sized for everyone.

Skills
Long-tail Cast-On
Knitting in-the-round
Basic colorwork
Reading a colorwork chart
Decreasing stitches
Optional: pom making

Yarn
Recommended Yarn: “Cormo Worsted” by Dresow Family Farm
100% Cormo wool, with a touch of CVM
Approx. 200 y / 183 m / 74 g per skein
Fiber: 100% wool
Weight: Worsted
Quantity:

• MC: 1 skein (if working a folded brim, you will need more yarn) or approx. 100(115, 130) (145, 160) (185, 200) y / 92(105, 119) (133, 146) (170, 183) m
• CC: 1 skein or approx. 25(28, 33) (37, 40) (47, 50) y / 23(26, 30) (34, 37) (43, 46) m

Needles

• 16” circular needle in size US 4 (3.5 mm)* for brim (smaller needles)
• 16” circular needle in size US 6 (4.00 mm)* for main hat (larger needles)
• Optional: double-pointed needles (dpns) or longer circular needle if using the magic loop method in larger needles for crown shaping or sizes needed to obtain gauge

Notions

• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle

Gauge
20 sts x 24 rnds = 4” 10 cm in Stockinette stitch and in colorwork with larger needles, in-the-round, after blocking

Construction Notes

1. Hat is worked in-the-round from the bottom up.
2. Stranded colorwork is worked across the main section of the hat.
3. Decreases are worked for the crown.
4. Optional pom can be added to the top of the hat.

Sizes

• Preemie
• Baby
• Toddler
• Child
• Teen/Adult S
• Adult M
• Adult L