A great pattern for colorwork beginners! The soft color changes are inspired by the colors of the sand after an outgoing tide. Use similar shades for a subtle effect, or high contrast shades for something bolder. Hat includes many sizes and will look good on any age!

Sizes
Finished circumference: 17¾ (18¾, 19½, 20½, 21¼, 22¼)“ / 45 (47.5, 49.5, 52, 54, 56.5) cm
Depth: 8” / 20.5 cm

Yarn
Quince & Co. Owl (50% American Wool, 50% New Zealand Alpaca; 120 yds / 110 m per 1¾ oz / 50 g skein)
Color A: Sokoke x 1 skein
Color B: Tyto x 1 skein
OR 55-75 yds / 50-69 m of Worsted Weight yarn in two contrasting colours – 110-150 yds / 100-138 m total

Needles
US size 7 (4.5 mm) 16” circular, or minimum 32” / 80 cm length for magic loop
US size 7 (4.5mm) DPN for crown