This is a fun, easy to knit “slouchy” hat. The bands of color create a beautiful and unique look. This pattern is great for beginning or experienced knitters. This pattern was designed for handspun yarn and is perfect for bulky weight, colorful hand spun yarn, or you can also use any bulky yarn or several strands of lighter weight yarn knitted together.

Gauge: 4 in. = 16 stitches and 21 rows

Materials

Yarn:
1 skein solid colored wool, bulky (approx. 75 yards)
1 skein colorful wool, bulky (approx. 45 yards)

Needles:
Size 9 - 16” circular needles
Size 10 - 16” circular needles
Size 10 double pointed needles to finish hat