Today is a Rainbow by Cheri Clark

Today is a Rainbow

Knitting
June 2021
both are used in this pattern
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
5 stitches = 1 inch
in circular double knitting
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
One Size Fits Most; approximately 21” circumference, unstretched
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This hat was inspired by my friend Vickie, who’s positive spirit is contagious. With a rainbow on one side and a cloud with a silver lining on the other side, you’ll be reminded that there is hope in the most difficult situations. Get comfortable with double knitting as you create this simple, cozy, reversible hat!

Supplies
2 skeins Knitted Wit Victory Sock (80% Superwash Merino/20% Nylon; 113 grams/420 yards)
MC - 1 hank
CC - 1 hank
7 rainbow colors in Knitted Wit Smarties (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet) (80% Superwash Merino/20% Nylon; 12 grams/45 yards)
Size 2 (2.75mm) - 16” (40mm) circular needle, or two sizes smaller than size necessary to achieve gauge
Size 4 (3.5mm) - 16” (40cm) circular needle, or size necessary to achieve gauge
Size 4 (3.5mm) double pointed needles, or size necessary to achieve gauge
Stitch markers (7 that are the same, and 1 that is different for bor)
Yarn needle

Gauge
5 stitches = 1 inch in double knit stockinette stitch on size 4 (3.5mm) needles, before blocking

Finished Measurements
One Size Fits Most; approximately 21” circumference, unstretched

Skill Level
Advanced Beginner

Note: Sample was knit using Victory Sock: Naked as the MC (35 grams used) and Silver Lining as the CC (40 grams used). I used the following Smartie colors (approximately 3 grams each):
Red
Orange You Glad
Sunshine
Canopy
Aquamarine
Royal
Thistle

You can find this Portland hand-dyed yarn at Twisted. If you make a purchase from Twisted using my link below, it helps support my designing business, but doesn’t cost you any more. Thanks for your support!

https://twistedyarnshop.com/collections/fingering/product...