I designed this hat to help me practice my budding skills with the makkin belt but it works just fine with regular knitting styles too. Also, while it is technically Spring here in PEI, many days still require warm woollies. This is the perfect project to serve both purposes.

Yarn:

120 yards of worsted weight yarn in main color (MC) 120 yards of worsted weight yarn in contrast color (CC)

You will need approximately 145 yards in contrast color if you choose to make the optional pompom.

Pictured in Selkirk Worsted in Wild Rose (BC) and Cranberry (CC)

Also pictured in Selkirk Worsted in Fiddlehead (BC) and Plover (CC)

Needles:

4.5 mm, 16” circular needle and 4.5 double pointed needles

Or sizes necessary to achieve gauge. Please be sure to knit a gauge swatch.

Gauge:

20 sts x 23 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stranded colorwork when blocked.

Finished Size:

Hat is 9” (23cm) in height and 19” (48cm)in circumference but will comfortably fit a 22” (56cm) circumference head size.

Notions:

Stitch marker to mark beginning of round and a tapestry needle for sewing in ends. Pompom maker for optional pompom