Albedo are fun two-color stranded colorwork hats that make lovely gifts knit in Valley Yarns Berkshire. Make one for almost every family member in their favorite color combo! Albedo is knit in the round from the brim to the crown. Valley Yarns Berkshire is a superbly soft wool, and alpaca blend that will keep you warm and cozy all winter long! The colorwork patterns are in chart form only. This pattern is only available as a PDF download!

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• Skill Levels: Adventurous Beginner

• Finished Measurements: 18 (20, 22)” circumference and 9 (9¼, 9¾)” tall with the brim folded in half

• Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Berkshire (85% Wool/ 15% Alpaca; 100g/141yds)

  • Color 1 – 1 skein shown in 16 Burgundy; 52 Stonewashed Heather; and 29 Turquoise
  • Color 2 – 1 skein shown in 01 Cream

• Needles:

  • US 8 (5.00mm) 16” circular and DPNs
  • US 9 (5.50mm) 16” circular or DPNs

• Gauge:

  • 16 sts and 22 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch in one color on US 8 (5.00mm)
  • 16 sts and 22 rows = 4” in colorwork pattern on US 9 (5.50mm)