The Ovis Hat was designed as a companion to the Ovis Sweater, which you can find here.

Both patterns were designed to celebrate the Sacred Sheep gathering in Portland in November!

The hat shown was made using Ritual Dyes Marona (dk weight) for the MC with Maven (fingering weight wool) and Fae (laceweight mohair) held together for the CC. You can use 2 colors of DK or a combination of yarns held together as long as you are able to achieve the correct gauge.

MATERIALS
Needles:
Note - needle sizes are suggested only. You may need to use a different size to achieve gauge.

Ribbing: US 5 /3.75 mm
Main: US 7 /4.5 mm

Notions:
Stitch marker(s), scrap yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, row counter (optional)

GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rounds/rows = 4”/10 cm x 4”/10 cm in stranded colorwork on main needle after blocking.

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

Yarn:
MC:
Ritual Dyes
Marona
100% Cormo Wool
250 yds yards / 228 meters per 100g

CC:
2 yarns were held together for the CC for the sample pictured, one strand of fingering weight wool and one strand of laceweight mohair. You can use one strand of DK or a combination like was done here.
1:
Ritual Dyes
Maven
100% Rambouillet Wool
265 yards / 242 meters per 50g
2:
Ritual Dyes
Fae
72% Kid Mohair / 28% Silk
459 yards / 419 meters per 50g

Colors used in sample:
MC: Chestnut (rust brown)
CC (both strands): Lamb’s Ear (mint green)

Sizes:
1, 2, 3: To fit adult XS, S/M, L/XL
Circumference: 17 (20.5, 24)” 43.5 (52, 61) cm
Height: 7.75” 20 cm

Yardage:
Please note that yardage is estimated, and can vary between knitters and yarn used. If using 2 strands held together you will need the amount listed below for each strand.
MC: 110, 120, 130 yards / 100.5, 110, 119 m

CC: 80, 90, 100 yards / 73.5, 82.5, 91.5 m