Bear Selbu hat, featuring a bear motif in brown and white — part of my Selbu collection, inspired by the Norwegian municipality famous worldwide for its knitting tradition and the iconic selburose star pattern. This hat features one of the most iconic and revered animals in world folklore — the bear.

This is easy level knitting pattern; the following skills are required: Cast on, Knit, Purl, Circular Knitting, Color Knitting, Bind off. All measurements are given in US and metric. Hat is knitted in one piece. Full pattern support is available via message or email.

SIZE: Adult — 56–60 cm / 22”–24” circumference.

YARN: Any aran weight yarn in two or three colors. I used DROPS Nepal:
30 g / 50 yd in 0100 off white,
26 g / 43 yd in 0612 medium brown,
12 g / 20 yd in 0618 camel.

The yarn consumption is approximate—you will probably need less. You may also need 5 stitch markers.

GAUGE: 10 cm × 10 cm / 4” × 4” = 17 sts × 22 rows in stockinette stitch.

NEEDLES: Circular or double pointed needles 3.5 & 4.5 mm / US 4 & 7.