The bold and bright colorwork section along with the matching fake fur pompom make MEANDER the perfect slouchy hat for dreary winter days.

It is made from a soft 100% merino wool and the turn-up as well as the thick colorwork fabric will guarantee warm ears all day long. That is why this is my favourite hat for the colder days.

I hope you will like it just as much as I do! Happy knitting!

This pattern went through technical editing and test knitting before release.

SIZES
One size that can be knitted in two different gauges resulting in two versions:
Version 1 - smaller gauge, pictured in pink / red
Version 2 - larger gauge, pictured in anthracite / turquoise.

YARN
Main color
2 skeins of Wolle Rödel Soft Merino Superwash (50g, 100m/110yds) in color 051 (pink) or 018 (anthracite)
Contrast color
1 skein of Wolle Rödel Strumpfwolle Color Fashion Superwash (50g, 100m/110yds) in color 005 (red) or 020 (turquoise)

GAUGE
Version 1
24 sts and 25 rounds = 10cm / 4” in colorwork pattern
38 sts and 34 rounds = 10cm / 4” in 2x2 rib
Version 2
21 sts and 23 rounds = 10cm / 4” in colorwork pattern
32 sts and 28 rounds = 10cm / 4” in 2x2 rib
Measured after blocking without stretching the fabric; the purl stitches of the rib are included in the given amount of stitches, even if they are not visible when the fabric is laying down on a flat surface.

NEEDLES
Version 1
You will need two 3mm and one 4mm (or size to obtain gauge with) circular needles or two sets of DPNs in same size.
Version 2
You will need two 4mm and one 5mm (or size to obtain gauge with) circular needles or two sets of DPNs in same size.

TOOLS
A tapestry needle for attaching the fake fur pompom and weaving in the ends. A crochet hook and scrap yarn to work the provisional cast-on. A marker for the beginning of the round.

TECHNIQUES

• knit and purl stitches

• working in the round

• working decreases

• stranded knitting

• 2x2 Tubular Cast-On