Zumbra // a colourwork hat by Tabetha Hedrick

Geometric diamonds and zig-zags pop in this simple toque, so go wild with your favourite colours. It’s fun all the way around and perfect for the beginning stranded knitter.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Brim Circumference: 11 1/4 (12 3/4, 14 1/2, 16 3/4, 19 1/4, 20, 22 1/2)“ / 28 (32, 36.5, 42, 48, 50, 56.5) cm
Hat Length: 6 1/4 (7, 7 3/4, 8, 9 1/2, 11, 11 1/4)” / 16 (18, 19.5, 20.5, 24, 28, 28.5) cm

YARN
2 skeins SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash DK, 1 each in Stormy Night (MC) and Foggy Dew (CC) (256 yd / 234 m per 4 oz / 115 g skein; 100% Superwash Merino).
Also shown with Foggy Dew as MC and Stormy Night as CC.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Size 4 US / 3.5 mm circular needle, 16” / 40 cm long
Size 4 US / 3.5 mm double-pointed needles, set of 4
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Stitch marker, tapestry needle

GAUGE
20 sts and 27 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Circular St st, after blocking.
22 sts and 22 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in Colourwork patt, after blocking.
Please note that changes in gauge will affect yardage used and final measurements.

The 4-page PDF pattern includes written and charted stitch patterns.

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