Use code HILLS to get 20% OFF at check out until end of 26 October. The Hills Are Alive with the Sound of Knitters Beanie was designed for the Austrian Alps retreat held by Fruity Knitting at Lake Achen in Tyrol, Austria. I wanted to create a colourwork beanie hat that would evoke memories of the time knitting together by the Alps and enjoying the fresh mountain air in Autumn. A colourwork hat is the perfect accessory for us knitters to wear while trekking around the lake, taking in the breath-taking views of a mountain village. Available in four sizes, from older child to large adult!

Knit from the bottom up and worked in the round, the hat starts with a ribbed and folded brim for extra coziness. The main part of the hat features a stranded colourwork pattern depicting a mountain landscape, including flowers, Lake Achen, sailing boats and the green hills and mountains behind. There are sweet purl bump fluffy clouds in the sky, just as the stitches start to decrease for the top of the hat. The pattern includes four sizes, from child to large adult size. A pom-pom can be added for some extra whimsy if desired.

This hat design was made in collaboration with Yarnadelic Sport weight yarn, provided by John Arbon Textiles.
Sizing
1 (2, 3, 4)
Fits head circumference: 43 – 47.5 (49 – 54, 55 – 60, 61.5 – 67.5 ) cm / 17 - 19 (19 ¼ - 21 ¼, 21 ½ - 23
½ , 24 ¼ – 26 ½ ) inches.
Finished hat size: 43 (49, 55, 61.5) cm / 17 ¼ (19 ¾, 22, 24 ½ ) inches
More sizes can be obtained by going up or down a needle size. Approx. 0 to 10% negative ease
Sample shown is knit in size 2 for head circumference 54 cm (21 ¼ inches)

MATERIALS
Yarn – Sport weight John Arbon Textiles Yarnadelic
Any sport weight yarn can be used for this pattern as long as you obtain the same gauge.
Shown in:
MC: Harmonium (dark green). 25 (30, 35, 40) g, 88 (105, 123, 140 m / 96 (115, 135, 153) yds.
CC1 : Pink Moon (coral pink). 2 (3, 4, 5) g
CC2 : Ordinary Joe (natural). 12 (15, 18, 21) g, 42 (53, 63, 74) m / 46 (58, 69, 81) yds. (this amount
includes pom pom.)
CC3 : Of My Hands (dark blue). 3, (5, 7, 9) g
CC4 : Black Gold of the Sun (dark grey). 3, (5, 7, 9) g
CC5 : Woman in Blue (light blue). 3, (5, 7, 9) g
CC 6 : English Sparrows (green). 2, (2 ,3, 3) g

Needles
For stockinette: 3mm (US 2.5), 40 cm (16 inch) circular needle. Magic Loop method or DPNs for decreasing section.
For colourwork: 3.5mm (US 4), 40 cm (16 inch) circular needle.
Important note: Do check your gauge for fitting.

Gauge (after blocking)
26 x sts x 38 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for ribbing and stockinette.
26 x sts x 32 rnds = 10cm (4 inches) for colourwork.