Inspired by classic Nordic patterns and Selbu designs, the Sprite Hat hosts a variety of traditional colorwork motifs. The hat is knit from the bottom-up, and includes a folded brim for extra ear warmth and a clean finished edge. The pattern can be knit in either 2 contrasting colors, or 4 colors for more intricacy (Option 1 & Option 2).

This hat was in part inspired by the well known Musselburgh pattern by Ysolda Teague, with my own stranded colorwork twist and different crown shaping. The Hat for Zoe is knit from tip to tip to create an oblong tube which is folded into itself to create a double-layered beanie. The stranded knitting colorwork begins before you decrease near th...