Bright shamrocks dance, forming a beautiful all-over design for a stranded colorwork hat. Two contrasting fingering or sport weight yarns are used to complete the overall pattern, along with a third to work the lining of the brim. A double layer brim provides extra warmth & a good fit.
Size: 9” tall x 19” (21”) around
Materials:
Yarn: fingering weight –
100 (120) yds main color- 25g (30)g
50 (60) yds contrast color 1- 12.5g (15)g (brim lining)
80 (100) yds contrast color 2- 20g (25)g
Needles: US3 & 4 (3.25 & 3.5mm), 16” circulars (or size needed to achieve gauge)
US4 (3.5mm) double pointed needles
Stitch Markers
Tapestry Needle

Gauge: 26sts & 32rows = 4” before blocking
24sts & 30 rows = 4” after blocking