“…at the bottom they found themselves in a most delightful grove of most delightful trees; and the leaves were all of silver and glittered and sparkled beautifully. Then they came to another grove of trees, where the leaves were all of gold.”

My colorwork hat is inspired by the beautiful leaves discovered by the soldier as he followed the Twelve Dancing Princesses in the fairy tale of the same name.

Size: Adult Medium. Measurements depend on blocking, but are approximately 21 in (52.5cm) around brim and 11 in (27.5cm) tall, excluding pompom.

Needles: One each US #4 (3.5mm) and US #5 (3.75mm) 16-inch (40cm) circular needle and one set of double-pointed needles in US #5 (3.75mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge: 5.25 sts/inch (2.5cm) over stockinette st.on US #5 (3.75mm) needles.

Yarn: Tale and Tendril Sylvan, 100% Superwash Bluefaced Leicester DK weight, 246 yds (227m) to 3.5 oz (100g).

Main Color (MC): one skein Gandalf’s Fireworks
Contrast Color 1 (CC1): one skein Something Sweet
Contrast Color 2 (CC2): one skein Don’t Blink