Would the holidays be complete without the decorative and sweet peppermint Candy Cane? We think not! Their striking stripes and cool, refreshing flavor are a seasonal staple and serve as the inspiration for this cozy hat. Swirls of red and white and candy cane motifs decorate the body of this hat. You’ll be craving this minty treat as you knit! The comfy folded brim will keep you especially warm during a nighttime stroll through the neighborhood as you admire the brilliant Christmas lights that decorate the homes and streets.

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

SIZES
Adult Small (Medium, Large)
Shown in Adult Medium size.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Brim Circumference: 18¼ (19¾, 21½)”
Height (with brim unfolded): 10½ (10¾, 11¼)”

MATERIALS
Fibra Natura Donnina (100% extrafine superwash merino wool; 50g/180 yds)
207 Red Delicious (MC) – 1 ball
201 Vanilla (CC) – 1 ball
Needles: US Size 3 (3.25 mm) 16” circular and set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 1 (2.25 mm) 16” circular
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers

GAUGE
29 sts x 32 rnds = 4” in stranded knitting with larger ndl
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This hat is knit in the round from the bottom up. The brim features stretchy ribbing and the main hat features a stranded colorwork motif. Please note that in Rounds 11-29 (Small & Medium sizes) and 12-30 (Large size) there are a larger number of stitches between color changes. We recommend trapping your floats every 4-5 stitches to prevent puckering in your work.