Squishy & warm, the Joybomb Hat is going to be your new favorite knit. Like a good book, this project feels unputdownable and it flies off the needles. Perfect for a weekend project, gifting, a mommy & me set, or just because — you’ll be covered with 7 sizes in all. This stranded colorwork hat is worked bottom up with a choice of classic ribbings and can be embellished with an optional color pop edge. Seeing the story that color shifting yarn will tell is especially exciting but solids are just as fun. Pair with the Joybomb Cowl for a coordinating set.

SIZES

7 sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7)
Baby (Toddler, Child Small, Child Medium/Adult Extra Small) (Child Large / Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Unstretched body circ: 13.75 (15.5, 17.25, 18.75) (20.5, 20.5, 22.25)” / 34.5 (39, 43, 47) (51.5, 51.5, 55.5) cm
Height: 6.75 (6.75, 7, 7) (7.25, 9.25, 9.25)” / 17 (17, 17.5, 17.5) (18, 23, 23) cm
Pattern intended to be worn with 2 - 4” (5 - 10 cm) of negative ease

YARN

MC: Approximately 53 (60, 71, 78) (85, 114, 123) yd / 49 (55, 65, 71) (78, 104, 113) m
CC (total): Approximately 33 (37, 41, 45) (49, 66, 72) yd / 30 (34, 38, 41) (45, 60, 66) m
Optional contrast edges: 6 yd (5 m) or less / scraps

Samples used a mixture of the following worked at the same gauge:
Kelbourne Woolens Scout: DK, 100% Non-superwash Wool, 2 ply, 274 yd / 251 m, 100 g
Spincycle Yarns Dream State: Worsted, 100% Superwash American Wool, 3 ply, 150 yd / 137 m

GAUGE

Worked in the round & blocked:
Stranded Color Work Pattern: 21 sts and 22 rnds = 4” (10 cm) as below using larger needle

NEEDLES

Ribbing: US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle 16” (40 cm), or needle 2 sizes smaller than gauge needle
Stranded colorwork: US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needle 16” (40 cm), or needle size needed to obtain gauge
Additional set of gauge size needles to work preferred method of small circumference knitting

NOTIONS

Stitch markers (one unique BOR m, additional m optional)
Tapestry needle