The Solstice Cap begins with a clean, twisted rib stitch and is knitted from the brim up. The colorwork pattern is just a wee bit spicy to keep the knitting interesting. Yarn requirements include the pom pom. You could skip it - but I wouldn’t.

Yarn
DK Weight in Four Colors

In the sample shown in the first picture I used:

For the Main Color - Northern Farms Project Tiffany Valley (Undyed Rambouillet/Merino 155 yards, 56 grams). TVO1 - 36, 44, 49 (56, 62, 68) yards / 33, 40, 45 (51, 57, 62) meters

For the Contrast Colors - Brooklyn Tweed Arbor (100% Targhee Wool 145 yards, 52 grams).

Contrast Color 1: Klimt - 14, 15, 19 (21, 31, 34) yards / 13, 14, 17 (19, 28, 31) meters

Contrast Color 2: Azalea - 12, 13, 13, (14, 21, 23) yards / 11, 12, 12 (13, 19, 21) meters

Contrast Color 3: Veridian - 18, 20, 44 (49, 72, 79) yards / 16, 18, 40 (45, 66, 72) meters

Gauge
23 stitches and 28 rounds= 4” in the colorwork chart knitted in the round on larger needles and blocked. To swatch for this pattern, you should CO a multiple of 8 (48 sts would be my recommendation) and join to work in the round. Work one of the two colorwork charts included for 4.”

Suggested Needles*
US Size 3 / 3.25 mm circular needle, for the brim ribbing, or one size smaller than hat body needle.
US Size 4 / 3.5mm 16” / 40 cm for the hat body.
4 Double pointed needles of the same sizes suitable for small circumference knitting.
Always choose the needle size that you need in order to obtain the pattern’s gauge.

Sizes
Designed to fit Baby, Toddler, Child (Adult S, Adult M, Adult L). Approximately 14, 15.25, 16.75 (18, 19.5, 20.75)”/ 35.5, 38.75, 42.5 (45.75, 49.5, 52.75) cm circumference and 6.75, 7, 9 (9, 9.5, 9.75)” / 17.25, 17.75, 23 (23, 24, 24.75) cm tall, unstretched. Recommended 2-2.5” / 5-6.5 cm negative ease for a snug fit. Sizes Shown: Child and Adult S.

Notions

• 1 Stitch marker to mark BOR
• Highlighter Pen (optional - for highlighting your size’s instructions)
• Highlighter Tape (optional - to keep your place in the pattern)
• Measuring Tape
• Tapestry Needle
• Pompom maker
• Wool Wash and Blocking Mat

Techniques Used

• Long Tail Cast On Method
• Knitting in the Round on a Circular Needle
• K2TOG Decreasing
• Small Circumference Knitting in the Round
• Stranded/Fair Isle Knitting