Like its partner pattern Mountain Song, Mountain Melody is a short, yet sweet refrain embodying the best of the full “song.” Test your skills and gauge on the foothills of a hat before tackling the mountain or enjoy the short hike of the hat alone!

This mountain motif is knit in simple, addictive 1/1 cables, easy to cross without a cable needle for faster working. The crown decreases spring from each mountain peak, creating a gorgeous star-like crown. Knit in a DK-weight yarn, it will fly off your needles--perfect as a pair with the Mountain Song sweater or as a stunning accessory all by itself.

Size
Child (Adult Small, Adult Large)

Finished Circumference: 17.5 (20.25, 23.25)”/44.5 (51.5, 59) cm
Brim to Crown Height: 7.5 (8.5, 9)”/19 (21.5, 23) cm

Gauge
2 motifs; 32 sts = 5”/12.5 cm & 42 rows = 5.25”/13 cm, using the largest needle

Yarn
120 (140, 160) yds/110 (130, 145) m - DK weight yarn

Suggested Yarn
Blue Sky Alpaca Skyland (40% Fine Highland Wool / 30% Baby Alpaca / 30% Silk) 210 yds/192 m, 100 g/3.5 oz – 1 skein of No. 2408 Red Sky

Needle & Notions
US 5/3.75 mm - 16”/40 cm circulars
US 6/4 mm - 16”/40 cm circulars
US 7/4.50 mm – 16”/40 cm and DPNs or Magic Loop – preferred method of small circumference knitting (or needles needed to obtain gauge!)
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, cable needle (optional).

Techniques to Indulge In
Faux Tubular CO (Italian CO)
1/1 Ribbing
1/1 cables
Simple decreases