Schneeflocken Hat

VERSIONS
Hat A has a shorter ribbed brim and steeply gathered crown. Directions are given for 3 sizes, each of which can be made as a fitted beanie or slightly taller toque.

Hat B has a longer ribbed brim and a rounded crown. Directions are given for 3 sizes.

SIZES Small (Medium, Large)

FINISHED DIMENSIONS (after blocking)
HAT A
Circumference at Brim (unstretched): 17¾ (19, 20¼)“
Circumference of Main Hat: 19 ¼ (22¼, 25¾)”
Beanie Length: 7¾ (7¾, 8)” Toque Length: 8 ¾ (8 ¾, 9 ¼)“

HAT B
Circumference at Brim (unstretched): 17¾ (19, 20¼)“
Circumference of Main Hat: 19 ¼ (22¼, 25¾)”
Height: 7¾ (8, 8½)“

YARN
HAT A
For Beanie
Approximately 80 (90, 105) yards fingering/sport weight wool in Main Color (MC)
Approximately 80 (90, 110) yards fingering/sport weight wool in Contrast Color (CC)

For Toque
Approximately 90 (100, 115) yards fingering/sport weight wool in Main Color (MC)
Approximately 90 (100, 125) yards fingering/sport weight wool in Contrast Color (CC)

HAT B
Approximately 65 (80, 90) yards fingering/sport weight wool in Main Color (MC)
Approximately 70 (85, 95) yards fingering/sport weight wool in Contrast Color (CC)

Yardages have been padded by 10% to accommodate differences in knitting style

Hat A is shown in size Medium with Taller Crown Shaping made with 1 skein each of Harrisville Designs Shetland (100% wool, 217 yards/50 grams) in colors Ebony (MC) and Silver Mist (CC).

Hat B is shown in size Medium made with 1 skein each of Harrisville Designs Shetland (100% wool, 217 yards/50 grams) in colors Teak (MC) and Oatmeal (CC).

GAUGE
25 stitches and 31 rounds = 4” in Colorwork pattern on larger needle, relaxed after wet-blocking

NEEDLES
Main Fabric Needle: One 16” circular and one set double-pointed
Suggested size: US 3 (3.25 mm)
Ribbing Needle: One 16” circular two sizes smaller than gauge needle
Suggested size: US 2 (2.75 mm)

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. You may find it necessary to use a size larger or smaller than main fabric needle for colorwork sections.

TOOLS Blunt tapestry needle, stitch markers