Reminiscent of fiery leaves against an autumn sky, the Moby Hat is the perfect stunner piece. Knitted in two shades of self-shading yarn, the colorful patterning is further enhanced by the crossed stitches, which almost look embossed upon the surface.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 1

Finished Size 17 ½ (19 1/2, 21 1/4, 23 1/4)“ circumference and 9 3/4” tall. Hat shown measures 17 1/2”.

Yarn Freia Fine Handpaints Shawl Ball Fingering (100% Merino wool; 430 yd 393 m/3 1/2 oz 100 g): Aurora (blue; A) and Flare (red; B), 1 ball each. Yarn provided by Jimmy Beans Wool.

Needles Sizes 2 (2.75 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm): 16” circular (cir). Size 3 (3.25 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.

Gauge 33 sts and 30 rnds = 4” in charted patt on larger needle.

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NOTES

• This hat is worked in the round from the bottom up.

• The charts are worked using the stranded method. Always pick up the background color over the pattern color and pick up the pattern color from under the background color. Keep floats loose.

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