Pattern description from Stitch ‘n Bitch: “This hat is a must-have in any knitter’s repertoire because what’s better than kicking out a warm, snuggly hat in just two hours? The pattern is especially useful if you’re an advanced beginner - ready to branch out beyond the rectangle but still a bit intimidated by a circular project. The theme of ‘fire’ came out of my experimentation with crazy red hair. as my hair dye (Manic Panic) gradually washed out, it follows what I affectionately call the ‘Photoshop flame gradient’ - an ever-changing variation of reds, oranges, and yellows. In homage to my crazy hair, I came up with Hot Head - fun, simple stripes in a fiery sequence.”

Size:

• Small (Medium, Large)
• Finished circumference: 20 (21, 22)“

Skills: Cast on, knit, purl, change color, decrease, bind off, sew seam

Materials:

• Brown Sheep Company Lamb’s Pride Bulky (85% wool/15% mohair; 4oz/125yds)
• A: 1 skein #M05 Onyx
• B: 1 skein #M110 Orange You Glad
• C: 1 skein #M155 Lemon Drop
• D: 1 skein #M180 Ruby Red
• US 10½ (6.5mm) knitting needles, or size needed to obtain gauge

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