This pseudo-plaid fair isle pattern creates a classic men’s hat perfect for contrast, subtle or strong. Shown in Patons Classic Wool Worsted. (Patons Yarns)

Skill Level: Intermediate

Patons Classic Wool Worsted
(100 g/3.5 oz; 192 m/210 yds)
Main Color (MC): Taupe (00227) 1 ball
Contrast A: Natural Mix (00229) 1 ball
Contrast B: Moss Heather (77525) 1 ball
3 colors, 1 ball each

Sizes 4 mm (U.S. 6) and 4.5 mm (U.S. 7) circular knitting needles 16” (40 cm) long
Set of four size 4.5 mm (U.S. 7) double-pointed knitting needles
Stitch marker

Colorwork charts are provided in pdf download (September 2012).