The woods are my sanctuary, and each design I make reflects some element of the natural world that calls to my heart. I love the promise of unfurling fiddlehead ferns each spring.

Two worsted weight, high-contrast yarns work well for this pattern, but Aran weight can make a slightly taller, larger hat as well.

Test knitter suggestions: If you are a looser colorwork knitter, feel free to size down from US8 to US7 needle, as the gauge change will not affect the fit of the hat enough to make a big difference.