This 2-color knit hat is worked circularly from the stem out to the i-cord brim using simple knit and purl, and is for an advanced-beginner knitter. The increases cause the purl ridges to rotate around.

Size: Hat is approximately 22” around, and fits 22”-24” head. To make smaller or larger, change the needle size or adjust I-cord band decreases accordingly.

Materials: Hand-dyed “Sport Wool” yarn (100% Wool, 184 yards; 1.75 oz skein) by Bonkers Handmade Originals: 2 contrasting colored skeins. Double-pointed needles and 16” circular knitting needle size 2 US or whatever size needed to get correct gauge. 4 stitch markers.

Gauge: 28 sts to 4” in St st.

Stitches used: Knit, purl, knitting into the front and back of a stitch, purling into the front and back of a stitch, k2tog, p2tog, picking up stitches, and I-cord. Picking up stitches and I-cord are explained in the pattern.

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This pattern may be used for personal use, for gifts, or for charitable donations. It may also be used to knit or crochet items for sale on a small scale, as long as the items are made by the seller and not contracted for production. Large quantities may not be produced from this pattern. You may not distribute copies of my patterns in printed, electronic, or any other format. Please contact me if you have questions on usage, or if you have a question about knitting this project.