Snowburst Hat
I call this hat “Snowburst” because the allover pattern on the top reminds me of the first wet snowflakes of the winter season when they SPLAT on the windshield. It looks to me like they burst on contact. I love it. I added the white “snowflakes” on the tree band in the navy hat for fun. Totally optional.

Four sizes are included. Infant, Child, Adult, Large Adult.
Large Adult size shown in photos at left, Child size in photo on right..
Note: trees in hat on left were done with multiple scraps of green - see chart for more info.
Never more than two colors on a round.
Always choose size based on final circumference. Cascade 220 Superwash Aran used here

Materials:
Cascade 220 Aran Superwash Merino used for hat in photos.
This cap is a great Stash Buster. If your stash has small amounts of aran weights, they can be used interchangeably with the Contrasting Colors below as long as they meet gauge.
COLORS BELOW are for Hat in photo on RIGHT, Alt colors for photo on LEFT.

MC : ( 55, 75, 95, 110 ) yd / ( 50, 69, 87,100 ) m in CHILI ( alt color NAVY )
CC1 : ( 25, 30, 35, 45 ) yd / ( 23, 28, 32, 50 ) m DUSTY BLUE (alt color FLINT STONE )
CC2 : ( 20, 25, 35, 40 ) yd / ( 18, 23, 32, 37 ) m CHARCOAL ( alt color RUBY )
CC3 : ( 20, 25, 30, 35 ) yd / ( 18, 23, 26, 31 ) m MOSS ( alt color DARK MOSS )
Optional: 5 yds white to embroider little snowflakes randomly around the trees….

US Size 7 / 4.5 mm 16 or 24 in Circular Needles OR size needed to obtain gauge.
DPNs in same size as above to complete decreases.
Sharp Darning Needle, Stitch Marker Pom Pom or Tassel, Optional.

Gauge: 18 st x 22 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in stranded stockinette st, slightly stretched.
Finished Height: ( 7.25, 9, 9.5, 10 ) in / (18.5, 23, 23.5, 25 ) cm
Finished Circumference: ( 16, 18.5, 21.5, 24 ) in / ( 41, 47, 54.5, 61 ) cm