Robert Frost wrote the beautiful poem Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening, which evokes a carriage drive through falling snow. This hat was inspired by warm wool, a cool evening and the knitting poetry which comes from that combination. Nordic braids, an empty trellis and a snowflake on top add up to a great winter topper, warm enough for a walk in the woods.

Knit Picks Wool of the Andes sport (100% Peruvian Highland Wool 137y/50g); two balls turmeric (MC), one ball each fairy tale (CC1), and saffron (CC2)

Needle size: US 4/3.5 mm 16 in circular needle, and dpns, or size necessary to obtain gauge.

Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge: 24 sts and 30 rounds = 4 in (10 cm) over colorwork pattern.

Size: 20 (23) in circumference.