This hat is reminiscent of rugby jerseys with its stripes of team colors.
Thick, 2 by 2 ribbing give it the strong look rugby players demand.
Knit in the round without graphs or texture to memorize, it’s an easy pattern that lends itself to travel knitting.
Pick 3 colors that have significance to your life and enjoy the knitting and the wearing of this warm rugby hat.

(Scrap yarn works well for the stripes: secondary blue took approximately 20 yards; minor color (burnt orange) took approximately 15 yards).