Ready to add stranded knitting to your arsenal of knitting techniques?
“Snow Bunnies” is a whimsical knitted hat made with worsted weight yarn. Because no more than two colors are used at the same time, this is a great project for first explorations in the world of stranded knitting. The pattern is fully charted, seamless, and knit from the bottom up. For an added touch of fun, add the big fluffy pom-pom on top!

Materials
* Malabrigo Yarn Rios (100% Merino) 100g/ 210 yards (192 meters)
Hat: MC yarn: 1 skein or approx. 160 (170, 180) yards [146 (155, 165) meters] of worsted weight yarn that knits up to gauge; CC1 yarn: approx. 50 (60, 70) yards [46 (55, 64) meters] of worsted weight yarn that knits up to gauge; CC2 yarn: approx. 20 yards [18 meters] of worsted weight yarn that knits up to gauge;
The sample is knit with Ravelry Red 611 (MC), Natural 63 (CC1), and Azul Profundo 150 (CC2).
Pompom: approx. 80 yards [74 meters] of any worsted weight yarn.
Alternatively, you can use leftovers of a contrasting color for a pom-pom.

• US 6 [4 mm] & 7 [4.5 mm] 16” (40cm) circular needles or DPNs
• Tapestry needle
• One stitch marker
• Pompom maker (optional)

Sizes
small (medium, large)
To fit head circumference: 19 (22, 24)“ [48 (56, 61) cm]. Approx. hat length: 9 (10, 10)” [22.5 (25, 25) cm]. Numbers in parentheses are for medium and large sizes.

Gauge
18 stitches and 26 rounds per 4” [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needles after blocking – save time by checking the gauge

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