Are you ready to embark on a knitting journey of fun and sparkle? This basic stranded hat will provide a few hours of amusement, followed by many years of warmth and comfort.

You’ll need about 200 yards of a main color, and about 25-50 yards each of two contrasting colors. I used Malabrigo Rios in Vaa (background), Ravelry Red, and Ivory. But choose colors you love!

You’ll also need between 112 and 210 size 5 seed beads, depending on the size you make.