Floppy Fairisle Hat by Virginia Tullock

Floppy Fairisle Hat

Knitting
September 2007
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
19.5 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in stranded knitting in the round, stockinette stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
180 - 220 yards (165 - 201 m)
Adult average
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This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Knit in the round from the bottom up, with some interesting details. The bottom edging is a 2 color 1x1 rib. At the top, the decrease is incorporated first in the stranded colorwork. Then it moves into one color, and a rib st. The tassels really make the hat- include as many colors as you wish.

Finished size: 23” circumference.

You will need:
About 3 ½ – 4 oz yarn (200-220 yds total), in 5 colors (Cascade 220 Heathers, 100% wool, used for sample)
A set of dbl pts and a 16” circular needle, US #7/ 4.5 mm, or size to meet gauge.