We all need a little sunshine in winter, why not a perky plaid hat to brighten your day. Quick to knit in worsted weight the hat is worked in horizontal stripes with the vertical lines added afterwards using either a crochet chain or duplicate stitch embroidery method. Top it off with a cheery pompom and face even the most blustery day with a sunny glow.

Materials: Sample used 3 shades of Cascade 220 wool.

Approx. 96 (107, 118) m/105 (116, 128) yds for MC (off white), 47 (52, 57) m/51 (56, 62) yds for CC1 (yellow) and 15 (17, 19) m/17 (18, 20) yds for CC2 (grey) of worsted weight 20 sts/10cm (4”) yarn.

Finished Measurements:
46 (50, 56) cm/18 (20, 22)” circ. by 23/ 9” tall