This pattern is for a stranded color work hat inspired by thanking those people that help make our every day lives better! I firmly believe in the ‘it takes a village’ philosophy, and around the holidays I always want to
thank teachers, postal workers, and all the wonderful people who are “Very Important Villagers” in my life.

So grab 2 of your favorite colors of yarn and knit a hat to celebrate and thank your favorite ‘villager’! You can also make them a pair of coordinating mittens!

FINISHED SIZES
Sized to fit head circumference of 16 (18, 20, 22, 24)”
Finished hat circumference: 16 (18.5, 21, 22.2, 24.5)”
Finished hat height, brim to crown: 8 (9, 9, 10, 10)”

YARN
DK-weight yarn (approximately 115 yards per 50 grams):
~50g in each of 2 colors, 230 yards total.

NEEDLES
US size 3 (3.25 mm) for ribbing
US size 5 (3.75 mm) for color work

SKILLS USED
Stranded color work, decreases

This pattern was technically edited and test knit.