The Wolf Hat was inspired by the hard, dedicated work being done by all of the volunteers at Wolves Offered Life and Friendship (W.O.L.F) in the foothills of Northern Colorado. This facility takes in wolf hybrid animals and full-blooded wolves that would otherwise be euthanized as a result of illegal/irresponsible breeding and stewardship. At WOLF, these animals are given a second chance at life and friendship in safety.
I was recently able to visit WOLF with my friend and colleague Ali Pate, of Road Trip Sock Yarn, and we were impressed by the staff’s passion, dedication, and knowledge about the animals they protect. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this pattern will go towards supporting WOLF. The sample pictured was knit in a lusciously soft DK, hand-dyed by Road Trip Yarn, in colors inspired by the wolves and wolf-hybrids currently in residence there.

Pattern Details:
Size: One size

Finished circumference: 19” (unstretched), 24” (stretched)
Height: 8.5” from cast on edge
Yarn:
Any wool or wool blend DK weight yarn
MC: Approximately 50g/125 yds
CC: Approximately 50 g/125 yds
Sample shown in:
MC: Road Trip Sock Yarn DK (4 ply, 85% Merino, 15% Nylon, 225 m/100 g) in Deep Blue
CC: Road Trip Sock Yarn DK Tweed Wolf (4 ply, 75% Merino, 15% Nylon, 10% Neps, 225 m/100 g)

Needles:
Ribbing: 16” US 5 circular needle or longer if using magic loop
Body: 16” US 6 circular needle or longer if using magic loop
Crown: 8” US 6 DPNs or circular needle appropriate for magic loop
Gauge:
22 stitches to 4” in stranded colorwork in the round. Gauge is critical to sizing, please take time to check gauge