This hat is worked in the round from the bottom up using the stranded method for the colourwork section. The hat begins with rib, the stranded motif is worked, and then it is topped with a faux-fur pompom.

yarn:
Double Knitting with Merino by, James C. Brett
DK; 70% Acrylic, 20% Nylon, 10% Merino
317yds (289m) / 100 grams
approx. yarn amounts:
MC (DM32) - 25 (33, 35, 50) g; 80 (105, 111, 160)
yds/73 (96, 102, 145) m
CC1 (DM12) - 8 (10, 12, 15) g; 26 (32, 39, 48)
yds/24 (29, 35, 44) m
CC2 (DM30 pink) - 7 (8, 10, 15) g; 23 (26, 32, 48)
yds/21 (24, 29, 44) m
CC3 (DM29 white) - 3 (4, 5, 10) g; 10 (13, 16, 32)
yds/9 (12, 15, 29) m
needles:
3.5mm (us no 4) circular, 16in/41cm
4.0mm (us no 6) circular, 16in/41cm and DPNs
6in/15cm, set of 4
gauge: 24 sts x 28 rows = 4in/10cm measured
over stranded stockinette on larger needles
Some knitters work stranded and one-coloured
at different gauges. Change needles as needed to
keep gauge the same throughout.
approximate finished size:
XS (S, M, L)
to fit head 42.5 (44.5, 53 58) cm and to be worn
with 3cm neg ease
additional tools:
needle to weave in ends, st marker, faux fur pom
pom or extra yarn to make your own

This pattern features in Issue 93 of Knit Now, which is on sale from 15th September in supermarkets, newsagents and craft stores across the UK. Find your nearest UK stockist here. Copies can also be ordered from MoreMags or if you prefer, digital editions are available via PocketMags.

Originally designed for Knit Now magazine, the pattern is now available as a ravelry download.