This hat came about when my son asked if I could knit him a Fair Isle hat with two colors and a solid crown. He lives only a few hours away, but across the border in Canada and as a result we went a very long time without being together. There have been many challenging separations due to the pandemic and this pattern is dedicated to everyone who like our family had loved ones in adjoining countries who were close and yet so far.

I used the lovely Tukuwool Fingering yarn that comes in an array of beautiful colors. Two skeins of yarn is enough to make two hats in contrasting colors. You can make one for yourself and one for someone you love.

With just two colors and short carries, this is a great pattern for a beginning colorwork knitter, or if you are looking for a fun, uncomplicated project to take with you on your next cross border adventure.

Materials
Tukuwool Fingering (2ply/fingering - 200m/218 yds 50 gram ball)

C1: H35 Havu
C2: 08 Runo

or similar 100% wool fingering weight yarn
approximately 30g main color + 15g contrast color

Adult M
US size 1 (2.25mm) 16”/40cm circular needles
US size 2 (2.75mm) 16”/40cm circular needles
US size 2 (2.75mm) double pointed needles

Adult L
US size 1.5 (2.5mm) 16”/40cm circular needles
US size 3 (3.25mm) 16”/40cm circular needles
US size 3 (3.25mm) double pointed needles
or size needed to obtain gauge.

Stitch markers; yarn needle

Size
Adult medium finished height 7.5”/19cm, circumference 20”/51cm
Adult large finished height 8”/20cm, circumference 22”/56cm

Gauge
Size Medium - 32 stitches and 34 rounds to 4 inches/10 cm after washing and blocking.

Size Large - 30 stitches and 32 rounds to 4 inches/10 cm after washing and blocking.

Note: You may need different sized needles to obtain correct gauge.