I came up with the original idea for the Gokstad hat when I worked with my friend Tuva, Norne Yarn indie dyer, on a special project for the 2016 Oslo Knitting Festival. She is a Viking history fanatic and the names of her colourways are evocative of Norwegian myths and legends, which I found fascinating when I first discovered her yarn. While browsing the Internet for insights into Viking history, I fell in awe of the Gokstad ship, which is on display at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo.
I included textured stripes in my hat design that are reminiscent of the bold woodwork of this Viking ship, and cables that recreate the pattern of a belt strap end that was found among other treasures that had been buried with this 9th century ship.

This is the DK version of the Gokstad Hat.

Yarn
The Wool Kitchen BFL Superwash DK (100g/ 200m) : 150 m required.
Sample shown in the Heterochromia colourway.

Needles and notions
4,5mm/US7 circular needles or DPNs or needles required to obtain gauge
4mm/US6 circular needles or DPNs
Cable needle
Tapestry needle
markers

Gauge
18 sts and 36 rows = 10cm/4in in garter stitch on larger needles after light blocking

Finished measurements
26 cm from brim to crown top after light blocking