SIZE: M = 17” circumference (fits 18 to 21” head); L = 19” circumference (fits 21 to 24” head)

YARN: Two colors of DK or light worsted weight yarn; designated as Color A (dark color, need 150 yards) and Color B (light color, need 150 yards). Model was knit using Alpaca Yarn Company Classic, 110 yards/50 grams, two balls each of colors 500 (dark color) and 435 (light color).

NEEDLES: US size 6 (4.00 mm) 16” circular and US size 6 (4.00 mm) double point or size needed to obtain gauge.

NOTIONS: Row counter, stitch markers, tapestry needle.

GAUGE: 24 sts and 20 rows = 4 inches in Basketweave stitch pattern.

Mosaic knitting is a technique that uses two colors of yarn to create interesting designs, similar to Fair Isle, but you work with only one strand of yarn per row. This eliminates the tensioning problems simetimes associated with stranded knitting.

This hat pattern includes fundamental instructions for the mosaic knitting technique. Both written and charted instructions are included for the stitch pattern. Use two solid colors or one solid and one variegated yarn. Check out my coordinating Basketweave Mosaic Scarf pattern.