The Shiba Dog Hat calls for DK Merino yarn that will make a soft, warm hat with great definition in the colorwork. This pattern includes tips for colorwork beginners and video tutorials for techniques. The dog faces and paws will gradually reveal as you knit!

Measurements

• Sizes: Toddler (Child, Adult Small, Adult Large)
• Finished circumference: 16 ¾ (19, 21, 22 ¾ ) in / 42 (47.5, 52.5, 57) cm
• Fits head circumference up to: 18 (20, 22, 24) in / 46 (51, 56, 61) cm

Supplies
Yarn weight: DK (HiKoo Simplicity Yarn)
Yarn Yardage:

• MC: Seattle Sky, 1 skein, 52 (75, 97, 117) yards / 48 (69, 89, 107) meters
• CC1: Hillcreek Gold, 1 skein, 46 (53, 56, 63) yards / 42 (49, 51, 58) meters
• CC2: White, 1 skein, 31 (35, 37, 42) yards / 28 (32, 34, 38) meters
• Pompom: White 58 yards / 53 meters

Needles:

• US 6 (circular, 16”)
• US 4 (circular, 16”)

Others:
Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge

• 21 sts x 28 rnds = 4 in (10 cm) in stranded colorwork in the round using main needles
• 21 sts x 32 rnds = 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette stitch in the round using main needles

Techniques

• German twisted cast-on
• Stranded colorwork
• Centered double decrease
• Duplicate stitch