Here in British Columbia we have a spectacular coast line. It is rugged and dense, and the colours are rich and moody. My parents view, in the West End of Vancouver, is English Bay, Stanley Park and the North Shore mountains. This view frequently takes my breath away, particularly on stormy days. The turbulent texture of the Pacific as it crashes against the dark cedar-crested mountains, which give way to open blue-grey sky is an inspiring sight indeed.

This hat is a meeting of texture and colour, aimed at emulating that view. Sea to Sky is worked in single-ply fingering weight merino, and is great for using leftovers, a stash of Unicorn Tails or minis. The yarn is marled and then faded to create a colour gradient from sea to sky. Garter and stockinette are used to create the depth of texture found in nature.

Worked on larger needles with yarn held double, Sea to Sky is a quick satisfying project, and a great stash buster. There are two hat versions in this pattern: a relaxed beanie and a longer option for a slouchier profile. Colour choices are unlimited! Make Sea to Sky in the suggested colours, or paint a whole new experience in colours of your own choosing.

Skills
Knit in the round, purl, work with yarn held double, cable cast on, decrease, read chart.

Materials
Yarn:

Beanie Version-
6 Madeline Tosh Merino Light Unicorn Tails, 52 yards/48 metres
1 each of Dirty Panther (C1), Victorian Gothic (C2), Whiskey Barrel (C3), Worn Denim (C4), Rain Water (C5), Mockingjay (C6)

Slouchy Version-
5 colours of Hypothesis Yarns Single Ply Fingering, 466 yards/426 metres per 115g
Equinox – 90yds (C1), Pine Marten – 90yds (C2), Old Growth – 90yds (C3), Lilium – 65yds (C4), Hanami – 33yds (C5)

Yardage: 280yds/256m fingering weight yarn for beanie; 365yds/334m fingering weight yarn for slouchy

Needles: 4.5mm/US 7 needles, 16” circular
4.5mm/US 7 double pointed needles or 32” length circulars for crown decreasing

Notions: Stitch markers, darning needle

Gauge
20 sts/4” or 10cm and 38 rounds/4” or 10 cm in garter st, yarn held double, using 4.5mm/US7 needles, or size needed to achieve gauge.

Size
Beanie: 20”/51cm circumference at the brim un-stretched. Stretches comfortably to 23”/58cm circumference. Brim to crown is 8.5”/22cm after blocking.

Slouchy: 20”/51cm circumference at the brim un-stretched. Stretches comfortably to 23”/58cm circumference. Brim to crown is 10”/26cm after blocking.

Tech Edited by Red Pencil Confidential.

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