Traditional argyle patterns are made using the intarsia technique, with the thin diagonal lines added using duplicate stitch in a third color. The pattern in Farguile is a faux argyle, using stranded colorwork to create a similar vibe with less fuss.

This hat was created as an exploration of a new-to-me yarn. It features a deep ribbed cuff. The colorwork is finished before the crown shaping begins, so there is no need to carry the contrasting yarn while working the decreases.

The pattern is charted both as shown in the sample and with the colors reversed so you can choose the chart best suited to the hat you want to make.

Finished Measurements
Head Circumference: 19¾″
Length: 10½″ with brim unfolded
This hat will comfortably stretch to fit heads from 20–23″ in circumference.

Yarn Requirements
Worsted weight yarn:
135 yds Main Color (MC)
60 yds Contrasting Color (CC)

Yarn Used for Sample
Upland Fiber Co. COR Worsted (50% American Cormo wool, 50% American Corriedale Wool; 220 yds / 100 gr)
1 skein each Cayenne (MC) and Clay (CC)
Note that this is plenty of yarn to make two hats if you reverse the colors!

Needles
Size 6 US / 4 mm 16” /40 cm circular needle
Size 7 US / 4.5 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 of necessary to obtain the correct gauge.