Feeling Fierce? This is the hat for you. With abstract colorwork and sizing for children through adults, this quick knit is sure to satisfy your wilder side. Options are included for both a beanie or slouchy fit. Top it off (or not) with a fuzzy pom or one of your own making (instructions included). Colorwork is charted. Pattern is written for adventurous beginning level knitters ready to work from Charts in stranded colorwork. Love this design? Check out Fierce, the sweater to complete your Wildcat aspirations.

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SIZE
Toddler/Child (Adult Small, Adult Large)
CIRCUMFERENCE
13.75 (17, 20.75)“ / 35 (45, 55) cm
LENGTH
Beanie
7 (8.75, 10.75)” / 18 (22, 27.5) cm
Slouch
8.75 (10.75, 12.5)“ / 22 (27.5, 32) cm

TOOLS

• Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) & 6 (4 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needles, set of DPNs in larger size or desired tools for small circumference knitting
• Stitch markers including a distinguishable marker
• tapestry needle

GAUGE
22 sts and 26 rows per 4”/10 cm in Wildcat on larger needles
YARN
Worsted weight yarn

Beanie
* A (background color) 125 (175, 250)
yards / 115 (165, 230) meters
* B (dominant color) 20 (30, 40) yards /
20 (30, 40) meters

Slouch
* A (background color) 150 (200, 300)
yards / 140 (185, 275) meters
* B (dominant color) 30 (40, 50) yards /
30 (40, 50) meters

For Pom Pom, add 35 yards / 35 meters in desired color

Sample Information:
Hat is shown in Adult Small with approx 2.5”/6.5 cm negative ease, Beanie style. Choose the size that is smaller than your actual head circumference and the length style that suits you best.

Sample Yarn:
Walcot Yarns Origin in Salmon
Spincycle Yarns Dream State in Vibe Check