A conifer (also known as an evergreen) is a type of tree that keeps its foliage all year round and protects its seeds in a cone. Like these trees, the Conifer hat was designed to be resilient even during the coldest winter days. A simple ribbed stitch pattern uses slipped stiches to create an extra dimension of texture and a warm, insulating accessory that will keep you cozy all winter long.

Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needles, US 8 (5 mm) 16” circular needles and DPNs, or size needed to obtain gauge
Yarn: 127 yards (116 metres), 110 g worsted weight yarn
Sample shown in Long Way Homestead’s Corriedale Worsted, (100% pure corriedale wool, 109 yards 100 metres, 95 g) x 1 skein, naturally dyed with iron and onion skins
Notions: tapestry needle, stitch marker
Gauge: 18 stitches x 24 rounds = 4” (10 cm), over pattern stitch, blocked, with larger needles