Stripe It Up combines vertically stranded colorwork and contrasting horizontal stripes into a striking modern hat that is engaging to knit!

For intermediate-level knitters, vertically stranded colorwork is a fun technique to add a splash of color as you knit (this is not duplicate stitch or finish-work).

A minimum of three strongly contrasting colors of yarn is recommended, but additional colors can be used if desired.

Sizes include: Infant, Toddler, Child, (Adult S, M, L, XL) which fit head circumferences of 16, 18, 19.5, (21, 22, 23, 24) inches 41, 46, 50, (53, 56, 58, 61) cm

Yarn Requirements:

Main Color 1: 35, 45, 55, (65, 75, 85, 95) yds 32, 41, 50, (59, 69, 78, 87) meters worsted weight yarn

Main Color 2: 35, 45, 55, (65, 75, 85, 95) yds 32, 41, 50, (59, 69, 78, 87) meters worsted weight yarn

Contrast Color (Ribbing & Vertical Strands): 30, 35, 40, (45, 50, 55, 65) yds 27, 32, 37, (41, 46, 50, 59 meters worsted weight yarn (a different color can be used for each vertical strand, if desired)

(samples shown in Malabrigo Washted in a variety of colors)

I understand that we all have financial struggles from time to time, and experiencing that situation shouldn’t stand in the way of our ability to knit beautiful projects. I invest a huge amount of time and energy in my patterns, and their price is very low considering how much effort they actually require. However, if you are unable to afford any Bright Eyes Knits pattern please send me a PM and I will add the pattern to your library for free. All I ask in return is that you create a Ravelry project page with photos and notes about your finished project so it can help other knitters, and that you share the completed project on any social media that you may use.

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