Kasilof is a quick and simple colorwork hat, great for beginner knitters or gift knitting. There are a few rounds that carry 3 colors to keep you on your toes! It is named for Kasilof, Alaska, a beautiful small town on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula.

MATERIALS
Yarn

Lang Cashmere Light

88% Cashmere/ 12% Polyamide

25 g, 93 yards 85 m}

Colors used sample

C1: 8419 (medium grey)

C2: 8011 (black)

C3: 8536 (pale grey)

Yardage:

Unfolded Brim

C1: 108 (120, 132) yards 99 (110, 121) m

C2: 45 (50, 55) yards 42 (46, 51) m

C3: 18 (20, 22) yards 17 (19, 20) m

Folded Brim

C1: 117 (130, 146) yards 107 (119, 134) m

C2: 45 (50, 55) yards 42 (46, 51) m

C3: 18 (20, 22) yards 17 (19, 20) m

Needles:

—One 16” circular needle, US size 6/ 4.0 mm (or one size smaller than needle required to get gauge)

—One 16” circular needle, US size 7/ 4.5 mm (or size required to get gauge)

—US size 7/ 4.5 mm DPNs or a longer circular needle for Magic Loop method for crown shaping

Gauge in colorwork pattern, over 4” after blocking:

20 sts and 26 rounds

Other notions:

Stitch markers, darning needle, scissors, pompom (optional) balloon or bowl for blocking

Sizes
S (M, L)

Un-stretched circumference: 19.25 (21, 22.5)“ 49.5 (53.5, 57) cm

Height:

Unfolded Brim Version: 9 (10, 10.5)“ 23 (25.5, 27) cm

Folded Brim Version: 10 (11, 11.5)“ 25.5 (28, 29) cm