Inspired by resist-dyeing techniques, Ita Hat reinterprets these geometric patterns into knitted form by combining stranded knitting with two differently textured yarns: Tov DK and Flette by Woolfolk. The bumpy texture of Flette creates stitches that emulate the organic marks of the tie-dye-inspired colourwork pattern.

Yarn
Main Colour (MC)
Woolfolk Tov DK
100% Ovis Ultimate Merino wool DK weight
146m / 160yds per 50g / 1.76oz skein

Contrast Colour (CC)
Woolkfolk Flette
100% Ovis Ultimate Merino wool DK weight
120m / 131yds per 50g / 1.76oz skein

Yardage:
MC – 78 (98)m / 85 (107)yds of “TDK00”
CC – 57 (75)m / 62 (82) yds of “11”

The instructions for deeper ribbing, will require approx. 10% more MC. The deeper colourwork will require approx. 8-10% more of both MC and CC.

Finished Measurements
Circumference: 49 (58.5)cm / 19.25 (23)”
Height: 23cm / 9”

Measured when relaxed after blocking.

If you wish to extend the hat height, instructions are given to add 2.5cm / 1” to the ribbing, and/or 3.5cm / 1.5” to the main body colourwork.

Tools & Materials
• 3.5mm / US 4, 40cm / 16” circular needle
• 4mm / US 6, 40cm / 16” circular needle
• 4mm / US 6, set of double-pointed needles
• 1 unique stitch marker for BOR, plus 5 (6) for
the stranded knitting pattern repeats
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and
seaming