Introduction: I usually don’t knit the same thing multiple times. There are so many things to knit and so many delightful yarns to knit things with. These knitted flamingos, however, have completely captured me. I cannot stop knitting flamingos. It’s really becoming almost ridiculous; soon everyone I know will be decked out in flashy flamingo accessories all winter long. Really, though, what’s not to love? These marching flamingos knit up so quickly in worsted weight wool because once those flamingo legs start to emerge under your needles, there is no putting them down. I have included patterns for both a slouchy and a beanie fit so that you can fit all sorts of hat-wearers. Indulge in a flight of fancy and knit all your friends a flamingo hat!

Materials:
Yarn:
Worsted weight yarn, 100g in MC and 50g in CC.
Slouch sample uses Malabrigo Rios in Aguas (MC) and English Rose (CC). Beanie sample uses Malabrigo Rios in English Rose (MC) and Pearl Ten (CC).
Needles:
In needle size to match gauge, need 16” circulars and DPNs or long cable for magic loop and also two sizes smaller in 16” circular for ribbing. Samples used US 6 as gauge needles and US 4 for ribbing.
Notions:
Stitch markers, Tapestry needle, Optional pompom

Gauge:
20 sts / 28 rounds = 4” (10 cm) square in stranded colorwork using larger needles. Samples used US 6 (4.0mm) needles for gauge.

Sizes:
Slouchy Hat: Child, (Adult Small, Adult Large) to fit heads in approximate circumferences of 18” (21”, 23”). Sample is knitted in Adult Large, shown on a woman’s head of 22.5”.
Beanie Hat: Child, (Adult Small, Adult Large) to fit heads in approximate circumferences of 18” (21”, 23”). Sample is knitted in Adult Small, shown on a woman’s head of 22.5”
Choose size based on recipient and desired fit.