The Dark Forest hat features a combination of classic fir design and geometric forms. The simplicity of the stranded pattern makes this a perfect intro to colorwork project. If you are already a pro, then this hat will fly off your needles!

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Basic information about the pattern:

finished measurements
Sizes: child (adult)
Length: 23 (25) cm / 9 (10)”
Fits head: 44-48 (51-56) cm / 17½-19 (20-22)”

yarn
Worsted weight yarn in 2 colors
120 (131) yards / 110 (120) meters of worsted weight yarn in main color.
76 (87) yards / 70 (80) meters of worsted weight yarn in contrasting color (including a small pom-pom)
Shown here in Berroco Vintage (50% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 10% Nylon; 100 grams/3.53 ounces; 217 yards /198 meters): 1 skeins of the “Toast” for main color and 1 skein of the “Chocolate” for contrasting color.

needles
US 6 / 4 mm needles
• 16” / 40.5 cm circular
US 8 / 5.00 mm needles
• 16” / 40.5 cm circular
• double-pointed needles
Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge.
notions

gauge
17 sts and 18 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stranded (colorwork) pattern on larger needles after blocking.
To save time and to ensure accurate sizing, check gauge.

The colorwork is only charted