Lora Miser designed this hat to feature the techniques described in her article “How to Merge Solid and Variegated Yarns” (part of the “Lorna’s Helpful Hints for Hand-Dyes” series) in the August 2013 issue of Knit ‘n Style. The bottom band is worked in a solid color and the crown is worked with the variegated yarn doubled first with the solid and then with itself. The result is a tweed-like multi-colored crown with neither striping nor color pooling. It is suitable for both men or women.

MATERIALS

• 1 ball Kollage Yarns Sock-a-licious (70% fine Superwash Merino Wool, 10% Mulberry silk, 20% nylon) in a solid colorway
• 1 ball Kollage Yarns Sock-a-licious (70% fine Superwash Merino Wool, 10% Mulberry silk, 20% nylon) in a variegated colorway
• Size 8 US (5.00 mm) 16” circular needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• Size 8 US (5.00 mm) set of double-pointed needles
• Stitch marker, yarn needle

GAUGE

• 18 sts X 24 rows = 4” in Broken Rib st using yarn doubled

DESIGNER NOTE

• Yarn is held doubled throughout entire project.