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The Ruska Hat features a bold star motif borrowed from the Ruska sweater. The end result is striking yet very simple to knit. Working colorwork in worsted weight yarn creates a very cozy hat perfect for cold winter days. For best results, choose three colors that contrast strongly with each other. The Ruska Hat comes in five sizes from toddler to adult xl.

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SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)

To fit toddler (child, adult sm, adult lg, adult xl)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Hat circumference: 14.5 (16.75, 19.25, 21.5, 24) inches / 36.5 (42, 48, 54, 60) cm

Hat height: 7.5 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 8.5) inches / 19 (19, 20, 21.5, 21.5) cm

Choose the size closest to the recipient’s head circumference. Stranded colorwork is typically less stretchy than regular stockinette.

YARN
1 (1, 1, 1, 1) skein Wisconsin Woolen Spun Worsted weight in Quaker Gray (MC),

1 (1, 1, 1, 1) skein Wisconsin Woolen Spun Worsted weight in Penny (CC1),

1 (1, 1, 1, 1) skein Wisconsin Woolen Spun Worsted weight in Pebble (CC2).

Or 82 (95, 116, 138, 153) yards / 75 (87, 106, 126, 140) meters main color,

4 (6, 6, 6, 8) yards / 4 (6, 6, 6, 8) meters CC1,

4 (6, 6, 6, 8) yards / 4 (6, 6, 6, 8) meters CC2 worsted weight yarn.

NEEDLES
One 32 inch (80 cm) US size 7 (4.5 mm) (or size needed to obtain gauge), and one 32 inch (80 cm) US size 5 (3.75 mm) (or two whole sizes smaller than gauge needle) circular knitting needles.

Note: Magic loop is used for all small circumference knitting in my patterns. If you prefer, you can use a smaller length circular needle or double pointed needles of the same sizes to work the hat.

NOTIONS
Stitch marker, and a tapestry needle.

GAUGE
20 sts and 22 RNDs = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette on US size 7 (4.5 mm) needles.

SKILL LEVEL & SKILLS REQ’D
Easy

Work in the round, decrease (k2tog), working two color colorwork.