This traditional two-colour pattern is from the North Atlantic seaboard, often found in traditional knit mittens. The compass rose map symbol has been used by mariners for centuries to determine direction and winds. When the cold north winds blow your way, keep warm in this combination of Compass Rose and Sailor’s Rib patterning.

The hat band features a ribbed lining knit with the contrast colour. Ribbing not only adds extra warmth for ears and forehead, it also ensures a good fit. A decorative row of purl at the base of the band creates a good fold line.
(Needle Arts Bookshop)

Gauge:
Worsted - 18 sts / 19 rows = 3” in colour pattern
DK - 22 sts / 23 rows = 3” in colour pattern.

Suggested needle sizes:
Worsted - 4 mm/ 6 US & 4.5 mm / 7 US
DK - 3.5 mm / 4 US & 4 mm / 6 US

Yarn Requirements:
Worsted - minimum of 100 m/110 yds per 50 gr ball
DK - minimum of 110 m/120 yds per 50 gr ball

Hat in DK or Worsted yarn
Sized for Small, Medium and Large
Main Colour 2 (3, 3) x 50 gr balls
Accent Colour 1 x 50 gr ball

See the coordinating scarf Compass Rose Comforts: Scarf

Pattern includes directions for both hat and scarf.