This hat was created as an exploration of a new-to-me yarn. It features a colorwork motif that reminds me of mosaic tile patterns framed with Two-Color Latvian Braids.

Knit in a beautiful sport-weight Cormo wool, this hat will be a welcome addition to your cold weather wardrobe.

The pattern includes full instructions for creating the Two-Color Latvian Braid.

Sizes
Adult Small (Medium, Large)

Finished Measurements
Head Circumference: 18½ (21, 23½)”
Length: 9 (10, 11)”

Yarn Requirements
Sport weight yarn:
135 (155, 185) yds Main Color (MC)
65 (75, 85) yds Contrasting Color (CC)

Yarn Used for Sample
North Bay Fiber Elemental Sport (100% Cormo wool; 325 yds / 100 gr)
1 skein each Superior (MC) and Clay Banks (CC)
Note that this is plenty of yarn to make two hats if you reverse the colors!

Needles
Size 4 US / 3.5 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needle and set of 4 double-pointed needles or needles in preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
8 stitch markers, including one for beginning of round, tapestry needle

Gauge
26 sts and 28 rnds = 4” / 10 cm over charted colorwork pattern.
To same time and to ensure accurate sizing, check gauge.

Notes
• This hat is knit in the round from the bottom up.
• This hat features Fair Isle-style stranded colorwork. Carry the color not in use loosely along the wrong side of the work.