A kit to knit this hat is available from the KDD shop

Schiehallion Stripe Swatch Sampler Hat (ssssh)

A simple, slightly slouchy hat, to swatch the new Schiehallion shades. The stripe sequence illustrated here is just a suggestion - use your favourite shades and mix things up!

Yarn
Kate Davies Designs Schiehallion (100% wool: 70% Corriedale, 30% Cheviot; 110m/120yds per 50g skein)
1 skein of each of the following shades:
A Mooring
B Crowdie
C Doris
D Alto
E Daunder
F Rhubarb

Needles and notions
Below gauge-size circular needle (40cm / 16in) for rib
Gauge-size circular needle (40cm / 16in) for hat body
Gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working crown shaping
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

Gauge
22 sts and 32 rounds to 10cm / 4in over stockinette using gauge-size needle (blocked)
Use 4mm needle as a starting point for swatching.

Size
One size to fit head with 51-56cm / 20-22in circumference
Be sure to check your gauge, and block finished hat appropriately.

Pattern notes
This hat is knitted in the round from the bottom up, following a chart.