Pijl is a lovely unisex hat with stranded color work. With only two colors, this hat knits up super quick. Due to the simple colorwork design, it is also a great first stranded project for anyone who has never attempted this technique before.

This pattern contains instructions for a whopping 9 sizes, ranging from Preemie to Adult Large. The Pijl hat is completely seamless and knitted from the bottom up. The color work pattern for the body of the hat is in charted form only. All other instructions are in written form.

Difficulty level
Stitches used include k, p, k2tog and the M1 increase. This pattern is suitable for the intermediate knitter.

Size
Preemie (Newborn, 6M Baby, 12M Baby, Toddler) {Child, S, M, L}:

• Circumference in the body of the hat: 29 (36.5, 40, 43.5, 47.5) {51, 54.5, 54.5, 58} cm (11 ¾ (14 ½, 16, 17 ½, 19) {20 ¼, 21 ¾, 21 ¾, 23 ¼} inch).
• Height from brim to crown with brim doubled: 7 (10, 11, 11.5, 11.5) {12.5, 15.5, 16.5, 17} cm (2 ¾ (4, 4 ¼, 4 ½, 4 ½) {5, 6 ¼, 6 ¾, 6 ¾} inch).

When choosing your hat size, take 2.5-5 cm (1-2 inch) of negative ease into account.

Yarn
GGH Maxima 100% merino wool; 111 m (121 yds) / 50 g in 2 colors:
MC: 33 (52, 65, 77, 85) {106, 121, 138, 155} m (36 (56, 70, 85, 93) {114, 132, 150, 169} yds) – green in sample.
CC: 22 (51, 56, 62, 67) {71, 113, 113, 120} m (24 (56, 61, 68, 73) {77, 123, 123, 131} yds) – blue in sample.

Substitute any DK weight yarn for a similar result.

For help with or questions about this pattern, you’re welcome in the designer’s group: La Visch Designs.

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