Things to start with…
This pattern was used in a class on Stranded Colorwork during the Kanuga Knitting and Quilting Retreat, January 2019. The class contained both beginning and intermediate students and the two versions of the pattern were designed to accommodate both skill levels.

The fingering weight version has finer yarn, more colors and therefore more ends to work with, and more motif repeats.

The DK weight version has slightly heavier yarn, three colors, and only six motif repeats. Both versions produce and slightly slouched hat that will keep your head warm and your wardrobe colorful.

Fingering Version
Finished size: circumference - 22” (56 cm), height - 11” (28 cm)
Gauge: 32 sts/34 rnds = 4 in. (10.16 cm) on larger needle.

Materials:
Yarn – Elemental Affects – Shetland, 100% American Shetland, 118 yd/28g (1 oz).

Shade A – Deep Purple, 100 yrds
Shade B - Wildflower Blue, 75 yrds
Shade C – Periwinkle, 50 yrds
Shade D - Moori, 125 yrds
Shade E - Fawn, 50 yrds
Shade F - Rose, 50 yrds

Needles - US 1 (2.25 mm) and US 3 (3.25 mm) needles for preferred method of working small circumferences (i.e. 2 circulars, Magic Loop, or double pointed needles).

Stitch markers, locking stitch markers (8), tapestry needle, small scissors.

DK Version
Finished size: Circumference - 22.5 in (54.5 cm), Height - 11 in (28 cm)
Gauge: 25.5 sts/30 rnds = 4 in. (10.16 cm)

Materials:
Yarn – DK weight. Sample used stash yarn.

Shade A – Dark Red, 200 yrds
Shade B - Blue, 100 yrds
Shade C – Gold, 50 yrds

Needles - US 2 (2.75 mm) and US 4 (3.5 mm) needles for preferred method of working small circumferences (i.e. 2 circulars, Magic Loop, or double pointed needles).

Stitch markers, locking stitch markers (6), tapestry needle, small scissors.