When trying out a new-to-me yarn, I often make a hat. This design began as such an exploration. The simple geometric colorwork reminds me of Parquet de Versailles, the elegant wood mosaic pattern used as flooring in the historic French palace.
Knit this hat in a hearty worsted-weight yarn for winter warmth.

Sizes
Small (Medium, Large, X-Large)
Sample shown is size Small.

Finished Measurements
Head Circumference: 19 (20¼, 21¾, 23¼)”
Length: 8 (8, 9½, 9½)”

Yarn Requirements
Worsted weight yarn:
55 (60, 75, 80) yds color A
60 (65, 85, 90) yds color B

Yarn Used for Sample
Knit Picks Altiplano (65% wool, 35% alpaca; 218 yds / 100 gr):
1 skein each color.
A: #6414 Mora (red)
B: #V975 Nazca (tan)

Needles
Size 8 US / 5 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needle and set of 4 double pointed needles or needles in preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round.
Size 6 US / 4 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needle
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions
Stitch marker, tapestry needle

Gauge
22 sts and 22 rnds = 4” / 10 cm over charted
colorwork pattern using larger needles.
To save time and to ensure accurate sizing, check gauge.

Notes
• This hat is knit in the round from the bottom up.
• This hat features Fair Isle-style stranded colorwork. Carry the color not in use loosely along the wrong side of the work.