Siòrr

A graphic hat for cold winter days. Siòrr is a Scottish Gaelic word for a long walk or a wander

Yarn
Kate Davies Designs Schiehallion (100% wool: 70% Corriedale, 30% Cheviot; 110m/120yds per 50g skein)
1 skein of each of the following shades:
A Faded Overalls
B Crowdie
C Rhubarb
D Daunder

Needles and notions
Below gauge-size circular needle (40cm / 16in) for rib
Gauge-size circular needle (40cm / 16in) for hat body
Gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working crown shaping
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

Gauge
Small: 25 sts and 32 rounds to 10cm / 4in over stranded colourwork using gauge-size needle (blocked). Use 3.5mm needle as a starting point for swatching
Medium: 23 sts and 30 rounds to 10cm / 4in over stranded colourwork using gauge-size needle (blocked). Use 4mm needle as a starting point for swatching

Check your gauge, especially if yours tends to tighten when working stranded colourwork.

Size
Small: to fit head with 50-52cm / 19½-20½in circumference
Medium: to fit head with 53-56cm / 21-22in circumference
Be sure to check your gauge, and block finished hat appropriately.

Pattern notes
This hat is knitted in the round from the bottom up, following a chart, which is read from right to left throughout.