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Colorwork hat knitting patterns are so popular because they are fun to make, with nearly endless possibilities for the motifs that can be used. This stranded diamond pattern is perfect for knitters new to colorwork – it’s just 14 rounds; the rest of the hat is worked in a single color. Try making one in your favorite color combination!

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Finished Size
21” 53.5 cm head circumference and 9” 23 cm tall

Materials
• 150 yards 381 m of worsted weight yarn in main color (MC)
• 50 yards 127 m of worsted weight yarn in contrasting color 1 (CC1)
• 50 yards 127 m of worsted weight yarn in contrasting color 2 (CC2)
• US Size 5 (3.75 mm), 16” 40 cm circular knitting needle
• US Size 7 (4.5 mm), 16” 40 cm circular knitting needle or size needed to obtain gauge
• US Size 7 (4.5 mm), set of 5 double-pointed knitting needles
• Stitch marker
• Flexible tape measure
• Tapestry needle