Prickly Pear Hats
I decided to design two hats that definitely go together, but don’t feel matched. The use of reverse colors, sharp angles in both chevrons and diamonds, and a liberal smattering of small dots keep these two feeling like cousins - and both are super quick and fun to make.
Pattern contains instructions for both hats. Sizes will fit an older child to an adult. Notes on modifying hats for depth or width are included, and colorwork is charted in the pattern.
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Yarn: The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Pishkun DK (100% Rambouillet wool; 255yds/233m per 3.53oz/100g skein). Shown in Evergreen and Mountain Man.
If substituting yarn, note that Pishkun is a heavy DK. You could use another heavy DK weight yarn or a light worsted weight yarn to get gauge. Choose colors that will allow the pattern to show up when knit, and make sure your fiber has enough memory for a well - fitting hat.
Gauge: 20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette and stranded colorwork
Needles: US 6/4.0mm
Sizes:
17.75(19.25,21.5)"/45(49,54.5)cm circumference around head
8-9"/20.25-22.75cm deep
Yardage:
190-240yds
174-219m