With a bold, geometric design and a choice of bright contrasting colours, the Tread Brightly series of knits is sure to stand out.

The first item in the series is the Upwards hat, the name comes from the upwards (and downwards) chevrons.

Knit in the round and worked from a chart, I’ve tried to include enough detail to make this pattern suitable for someone new to colourwork while keeping the page count to a minimum.

If you’re completely new to knitting, I would recommend starting with a single colour hat before trying this pattern.