This DK weight colorwork hat is worked up quickly in the round and makes for a lovely gift knit for the fish lover in your life. Inspired by my home in Alaska! This is a tall, jaunty hat that is meant to slouch a bit.

MATERIALS
Yarn:
Kelbourne Woolens Scout (100% wool)
274 yards 250 m - 100 g or other DK weight yarn

Sample shown in:
MC: Gray Heather
CC: Scarlett Heather

Needles:
Main: US 6 4 mm circular needle 16” 40 cm length for the hat body.
Double pointed needles of the same sizes suitable for small circumference knitting for the crown decreases

Ribbing: US 4 3.5 mm circular needle, 16” 40 cm length

Notions: Stitch Marker, darning needle, scissors, balloon or bowl for blocking

GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rounds = 4 inches 10 cm in colorwork and stockinette on main gauge needles.

Note- You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit—in this case, in the round. Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and allow it to dry fully before measuring.

Sizes S (M, L)
Circumference: 20 (21.75, 23.25)“ 51 (55.5, 59) cm
Height: 10.5” 27 cm

Yardage:
 Please note that yardage is estimated, and can vary between knitters.

MC : 105 (120, 135) yards 96 (110, 123.5) m
CC : 65 (70, 75) yards 59.5 (64, 68.5) m