A semi-slouchy colorblock “beanie” hat, with easy to create textured details. This pattern uses simple techniques to create impressive results, making it both a great beginner hat pattern and a quick, satisfying project for experienced knitters. If you are ready to try circular needles, you can make this hat! Colorblock stripes and knit/purl texture meet for this fun and easy hat in 3 adult sizes.

Yarn: Yarn Indulgences Zed Merino Sport/DK, 100% superwash merino wool; 140 yd (128 m) per 2 oz (56 g) skein. 2 colors used. S: 132 yds (MC- 75.5 yds, CC- 34.5 yds); M: 162yds (MC- 86.5 yds, CC- 75.5 yds); L: 190yds (MC- 97 yds, CC- 93 yds).

Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows in 4” (10 cm) in St st with larger needles.

Sizes & Finished Measurements: S/M (L). Shown in size M. 17 (19, 21.5)“ / 43 (48, 54.5) cm. The “bonus PDF” includes an additional child size: 14.5“ (37 cm).

Needles: US Size 5 (3.75mm) 16” circulars & DPNs (for body), or in size needed to obtain gauge, US Size 2 (2.75mm) 16” circulars (for brim) or needle 3 sizes smaller than needle for body.

Tools: Tapestry needle, stitch marker, scissors.

Skills cast on, knit, purl, k2tog decrease, knit in the round with circulars & DPNs.
Accessibility Notes: Main pattern: multi-column “magazine style” layout; a serif font and a minimal amount of color print.
Bonus PDF: 12 point san-serif font with bold 14 point headings, charts.

A bonus PDF is included with your Ravelry purchase, featuring: pattern stitch charts, instructions for a bonus Child Size hat that is 14.5“ (37 cm) around, and customization ideas. Glacial Run Hat was first available as part of the Yarn Crush December 2018 subscription box. This additional material has not been endorsed, edited, or tested by Yarn Crush; it is provided as a fun courtesy solely by the pattern designer, Sarah M. Goodwin.