This gorgeous hat has matching mittens to go with it, and both are must-haves when you live in a tough climate like I do! Make both in all the colours of the rainbow, as they are easy first knits for beginners.

Yarn
Gann Garn Sky (62% baby alpaca, 16% acrylic, 22% nylon, 50g (1¾oz) = approx 150m (164yd)) OR
Gann Garn Tweed (80% wool, 20% polyamide, 50g (1¾oz) = approx 112m (122yd))

Difficulty
Beginner

Sizes
Age 2–4(6–8:10–12:women:men) See garment measurements below to check sizing.

Garment Measurements
Hat circumference approx 43(46:48:50:52)cm (17(18:19:19¾:20½)in)

Yarn Amount
2(2:2:3:3) balls

Shades Used In Versions Shown
Women’s set: Gann Garn Sky in Cognac 604
Men’s set: Gann Garn Tweed in Grey Brown 911

Suggested Needles
5mm (UK 6, US 8) and 6mm (UK 4, US 10) long and short circular needles and dpns

Tension (Gauge)
17 sts and 21 rounds to approx 10cm (4in) measured over stocking (stockinette) stitch using 6mm (UK 4, US 10) needles.