A sweet and classic stranded pattern to cheer up the dark days of winter.

The finished hat is 18 (20, 22, 24)”/ 45.5 (51, 56, 61)cm around and 81⁄2 (9, 93⁄4, 93⁄4,)”/ 21.5 (23, 25, 25)cm deep. Choose a size that has 1-2” (2.5-5)cm negative ease.

Materials:

DK weight yarn in four colours:
Mc – 19 (22, 26, 29)g/ .7 (.8, .9, 1)oz
C1 – 16 (19, 22, 25)g/ .6 (.7, .8, .9)oz
C2 – 12 (14, 17, 19)g/ .4 (.5, .6, .7)oz
C3 – 16 (19, 22, 25)g/ .6 (.7, .8, .9)oz
Sample shown in Tofino Knit Co. Nest Tweed DK mini 85% Superwash Merino 15% Donagal Nep 20g/ .7oz; 46y/ 42m with Mc in 4b (Plum), C1 in 7 (off-white), C2 in 5 (rose) and C3 in 1(dark red.)

Tools:

US 4 (3.5mm) 16”/ 40cm circular; US 6 (4mm) 16”/ 40cm circular needle and double pointed needles, or needle size to obtain gauge; stitch marker; tapestry needle.

Gauge:

24 sts/ 26 rounds over 4”/ 10cm in stockinette stitch in the round.

Abbreviations:

C – Contrast colour
K – Knit
K2tog – Knit 2 together (right leaning single decrease)
Inc1 – Make 1 st by backwards loop cast on Mc – Main colour
P – Purl
St(s) – Stitch(es)