This hat is a celebration of the fascinating landscapes of Yellowstone National Park. The purl stitches and acidic greens of the corrugated rib evoke the boiling, caustic waters of Cistern Spring in Norris Geyser Basin (see photo below).

In stark contrast to the brilliant hues at the brim, the body of the hat is worked in smooth stockinette stitch in dramatic vertical stripes representing the dead lodge pole pine trees framing the iconic pool. The raglan decreases create a geometric finish reminiscent of leaning trees as they fall slowly into the serene water of the pool.

The fingering weight yarn used in this hat creates a fine texture while the multiple strands of the Fair Isle make the hat warm and cozy. The quickly changing colors of the brim make this hat an entertaining knit.

Not a challenging knit, but the multiple Fair Isle techniques and raglan decreases keep the mind engaged never allowing for a boring moment.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Brim circumference: 20 inches, unstretched; hat comfortably stretches to fit most adult heads
Depth: 10.75 inches, measured with cuff turned up.

MATERIALS
Yarn
Lancaster Yarn Company Kettle Dyed Sock 75% superwash wool/25% Nylon; 484/443m per 115g skein; color:
MC Buggy, 1 skein
CC4 White, 1 skein
Harrisville Shetland 100% wool; 217yd/198m per 50g skein; color:
CC1 Lime, 1 skein
CC2 Seagreen, 1 skein
CC3 Woodsmoke, 1 skein

Recommended needle size
always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below -- every knitter’s gauge is unique
1 16-inch US # 4/3.5mm circular needle
US #4/3.5mm DPNs for working the crown decrease
Notions
yarn needle
stitch markers

GAUGE
24 sts/32 rounds = 4 inches in 2-color stockinette stitch