Amber by Susan Lawrence

This unisex hat is knit entirely on circular needles, making it the perfect project for the adventurous beginner or anyone intimidated by double-pointed needles.  If the two-color stranded pattern doesn’t appeal to you, replace it with a simple stripe or carry a strand of thin mohair yarn together with the wool when you work the rounds between the two raised ridges.  Be creative with your color choices.  Knit one in your school colors and wear it to the next football game.

Sizes

Finished circumference: approximately 19.5 (20.5, 21.25) inches / 50 (52, 54) cm

Yarn

Brown Sheep Company Lamb’s Pride Worsted (85% wool, 15% mohair; 190 yd [173m] per 100g skein ):

Color A: 1 skein in the color of your choice
Color B: 1 skein in the color of your choice
Color C: 1 skein in the color of your choice

Needles

US #8 (5 mm): straight needles
US #6 (4 mm): 16-inch circular needle
US #8 (5 mm): 16-inch circular needle

Gauge

18 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, knit in the round on the larger needles.  Adjust your needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions

Tapestry needle.