This Amimoji design will produce a reversible knitted hat using a Japanese Kanji character, Yama (山), meaning Mountain.

Nature holds a special place in Japanese culture. Mountains, in particular, are often regarded as a symbol of deity and place of worship. Many mountains in Japan appear in different colors depending on the season - Green in the spring and summer, a mix of orange, red and yellow in the fall, and brown / white in winter. I chose the orange color for this pattern, which to me is the most nostalgic of all colors.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Skills Needed: Double knitting in 2 colors, double knitting decreases
Sizes: Adult Small, Adult Large
Finished Measurements: Adult Small - 18” / 46cm around and 8” / 20cm tall
Adult Large - 20” / 51cm around and 9.5” / 24cm tall
Yarn: Worsted weight in 2 colors

Suggested Materials:

• Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Merino (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 220 yds / 200m per 100g) 1 ball in Paprika (Color A) and 1 ball in Black (Color B)
• US #4 / 3.5mm and US #5 / 3.75mm circular needles, or size to obtain gauge, 22” / 55cm or longer This hat is knitted using the “magic loop“ method. Alternatively, you can use double pointed needles or two circular needles to work the crown section.
• Stitch marker, tapestry needle and scissors Gauge: 15 sts and 24 rnds per 4” / 10cm in double knitting stockinette stitch (Right / Facing side)

Pattern Notes:

• This hat is worked from the brim to crown.
• Where stitch counts vary depending on the size, the following format is used: Small (Large).
• Read the whole pattern before you start knitting. If you are not familiar with decreases in double knitting, watch my YouTube demonstration (link in Crown Shaping section) and practice it.