I started designing this hat when I was looking for something to do with my extra bits of Dyed in the Wool leftover from larger projects. It’s a great project for showcasing a length of handspun that you’re excited about. The hat is knitted from the brim up. And there are three sizes included in the pattern.

The pattern utilizes the mosaic knitting technique of slipping stitches throughout. This is a quick, fun way to incorporate two colors into your project while just using one strand at a time.

Sizes:
Designed to fit Child, Adult M and Adult L. Approximately 17” (18.5, 20)” 43 47, 51 cm circumference and 8 (9, 9)” / 20 (23, 23) cm tall, unstretched. The sample shown is being worn with 2.5” / 6.25cm of negative ease.

Yarn:
MC: Brooklyn Tweed Loft (100% Wool 275 yards/251 meters) Fossil - 1 Skein (slightly more for the largest size)

CC: Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool (100% Superwashed Wool 200 yards/183 meters)Burning Sensation - 1 Skein

OR approximately 185 ( 200, 215) yards / 170 (183,197) meters fingering/sport weight for the Main Color and approximately 121 (136, 148) yard / 111 (124, 167) meters fingering/sport weight for the Contrast Color.

Gauge:
26 stitches and 28 rows = 4” in Checked Stitch Pattern on larger sized needles

Needles
16” Circular Needle in US Size 2 / 2.75mm and US Size 3 / 3.25mm and double pointed needles of the same sizes for small circumference knitting. OR the size required to achieve gauge.

Notions:
9 to 12 Stitch markers in one color and one stitch marker in a contrasting color. Tapestry Needle, Row Counter (optional), Pom Pom Maker (optional).