Sunshine Hat - by Tin Can Knits

Bright and sunshiny, this simple geometric hat is a joy to knit!

Once you’ve discovered a colour palette that shines, you may want to make a Sunshine sweater too!***

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Pattern Info

Sizing
Newborn (baby, toddler, child, adult SM, adult L)
Fits head: 13 (15, 17, 19, 21.5, 23)” around

Yarn

DK weight yarn

70 (90, 110, 120, 140, 150) yards MC
15 (15, 15, 20, 20, 20) yards each of 6 CCs

Samples Show in various and sundry DK weight hand-dyed yarns.

Gauge
22 sts & 26 rounds / 4” in stranded colourwork using larger needles

Needles

US #3 / 3.25mm DPNs for Newborn size and 16” circular needle for all other sizes
US #6 / 4mm 16” circular and DPNs*
(or as required to achieve gauge)

Alternatively you can use the magic loop technique to knit in the round using a single long circular needle.

Notions
stitch markers, darning needle

Helpful Tutorials
Let’s Knit a Hat
Colourwork Tips and Tricks
Choosing a palette for colourwork

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