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About this Design
The Foliage Hat is what happens when your knitting decides to take a cheerful little wander through the garden. Playful leafy motifs dance around this cosy stranded colourwork beanie, creating a design that feels polished, fresh, and just a little whimsical.

Worked in the round using DK-weight yarn, the colourwork is rhythmic and engaging without becoming overwhelming, making this a great confidence-building project for adventurous beginners and an enjoyable, relaxing knit for experienced colourwork fans alike. The crown shaping flows naturally from the motif, while the contrast leaf colour pops beautifully against the background shade.

With seven sizes ranging from Newborn to Extra Large Adult, Foliage is perfect for family knitting, gift knitting, or simply casting on “just one more” colour combination. The ribbed brim provides a snug, comfortable fit, while the body has enough ease for an effortless everyday look.

This is also a wonderfully stash-friendly project. Two colours, manageable yardage, and endless palette possibilities make Foliage the sort of pattern that quietly multiplies on your needles.

Size
Seven sizes are included: Newborn through to Extra Large Adult.
The finished hat is designed with approximately 1–2 inches of negative ease for a snug but comfortable fit. Instructions are included for easily adjusting the hat length if desired.

Gauge
24 stitches x 26 rounds over 10 cm/4 in measured from a blocked swatch worked in stranded colourwork using 4.00 mm (US 6) needles. An accurate gauge is important for achieving the intended fit.

Yarn
Any DK/8-ply yarn that achieves gauge. Recommended yarn grist: approximately 86–100 metres per 50 grams. The sample hats were knitted using Skeinz Perendale 100% wool in Apple, Cyclamen, Chill, and Aubergine.

Needles
3.5 mm (US 4), 3.75 mm (US 5), and 4.00 mm (US 6) needles suitable for small circumference knitting:

• 30 cm/12 in or 40 cm/16 in circular needles
• Magic loop
• Two circulars or
• Double-pointed needles

DPNs may still be helpful for the final crown rounds.

Notions
Tapestry/darning needle
Stitch markers
Blocking materials (optional)

Additional removable markers are helpful if using the optional jogless colourwork methods included in the pattern notes.

Pattern Details

• 12-page pattern
• Written instructions + charted instructions
• Easy-to-read colourwork chart
• Video and technical resource links

Professionally technically edited in 2026 by Jennifer from Polinary Soup.

This pattern includes detailed, clearly written instructions designed to support a wide range of skill levels.

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