This hat was inspired by a friend’s photo that she took while kayaking on one of the feeder bays to the Chesapeake. It was a gorgeous late autumn day with a clear blue sky and the marshlands showing their gold colors. The crown sports kayak paddles and a five-pointed star, perfect for the Chesapeake’s proximity to our nation’s capitol.

Kits are available from Heritage Spinning and Weaving.

Skills Needed: Knitting in the round; two-color stranded knitting; following a chart

Size: Adult average, after blocking 20.5” brim and 21.5” body circumference.

Gauge: 30 sets = 4”/10cm in pattern in the round using larger needles after blocking

Yarn: Jamieson Spindrift in 6 colors

Needles and Notions: US Size 1 (2.5mm) and 3 (3.25mm) for circular knitting or size to achieve gauge