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Create your own subtle or dramatic colour gradients with this hat. This hat uses a simple stranded colourwork pattern that allows you to blend seamlessly from one colour to the next. Keep it subtle as in the sample or go for some crazy colour changes for a more vibrant colour combo!

SIZE
Sizes: Small (Medium, Large)
To Fit Head Circumference up to: 20 (22, 24)“ / 51 (56, 61) cm.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Hat Circumference: 17.25 (20, 21.25)“ / 44 (51, 54) cm. Size Medium modelled with 2”/ 5 cm of negative ease.

MATERIALS
Yarn
Navia ‘Duo’ (100% Wool; 196 yds /180 m per 1.76 oz / 50 g skein);
Colours:
C1, navy (224); 1 skein; approx. 19 (22, 23) yds / 18 (20, 22)
m
C2, blue (239); 1 skein; approx. 15 (18, 20) yds / 14 (16, 17) m
C3, light blue (242); 1 skein; approx. 83 (95, 102) yds / 76 (88, 93) m

Needles & Notions
US size 4 / 3.5 mm circular needles, 16”/ 40 cm long US size 2.5 / 3 mm circular needles, 16”/ 40 cm long Set of US size 4 / 3.5 mm dpns
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
Tapestry needle, stitch markers.

GAUGE
24 sts and 34 rnds = 4”/10cm in st st with larger needle
24 sts and 36 rnds = 4”/10cm in Colour Chart pattern with larger needle
29 sts and 36 rnds = 4”/10cm in Twisted Rib with smaller needle, unstretched