The morning of the first snowfall of the year is magical. We all, adults and children alike, feel a thrill when a glance out the window reveals a world covered in a quiet blanket of white as soft, fluffy flakes float down. As we head out the door, we need warm woolens, yes, but the day calls for something special - a cheery, bright hat to capture the festive mood and rival the brightness of the winter wonderland that awaits.

Ching Hat is knit in the round from the bottom up with a stranded colourwork pattern on the body and is suitable for DK weight yarns that block well. Pick out two, three, or more of your favourite colours and make your hat as subdued or as bright and fun as you like. Choose from three sizes to fit everyone in the family, from child to large adult.

Suggested Yarns: Tanis Fiber Arts Yellow Label (100% merino, 260 yd/238 m per 4 oz/115 g), small sample is shown in Jewel (MC), Pink Grapefruit (CC1), and Lemongrass (CC2) on a 20” head;
Tanis Fiber Arts PureWash DK (100% organic merino, 260 yd/238 m per 4 oz/115 g), large sample is shown in Ravine (MC), Caramel (CC1), and Chris Grey (CC2) on a 21.5” head;
Or other DK weight yarn that knits up to a gauge of 22 sts per 4”/10 cm in stockinette and blocks well.

Sizes: S (M, L) to fit a head circumference of 19-20 (21-22, 23-24)”, or Child (Teen/Adult, Large Adult)

Yardage: 160 (200, 220) yd/145 (185, 200) m, about 100 (140, 160) yd MC, remainder in CCs.

Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette in the round on larger needles.

Suggested Needles: US 6/4.0 mm 16”/40 cm circular needles and DPNS or size needed to obtain gauge;
US 7/4.5 mm 16”/40 cm needles or needles one size up from gauge needle;
US 4/3.5 mm 16”/40 cm circular needles, or needles two sizes down from gauge needle.

Finished Dimensions: Depth: 8 (9.25, 9.5)”/ 20 (23.5, 24) cm;
Circumference: 19.5 (22, 24)”/49.5 (56, 61) cm.