The Midwestern Trio Hat’s choice of color variations was inspired by the colors of nature in the American Midwest in summer, fall, and winter. The stripes and dot pattern and simple, in-the-round construction make this a great project for a beginning knitter who wants to try some basic colorwork for the first time. Use the suggested color combinations, or create your own, perhaps inspired by the natural world around you!

Gauge: 5 sts/inch
Size 5 needles

October Chill:
Wool of the Andes by Knit Picks, each 110 yards/50 grams, in Persimmon (color 1), Firecracker Heather (color 2), Fjord Heather (color 3), Amber Heather (color 4), and Golden Heather (color 5), one skein each color

Midwestern Meadow:
Wool of the Andes by Knit Picks, each 110 yards/50 grams, in Shire Heather (color 1), Bouquet Heather (color 2), Golden Heather (color 3), Claret Heather (color 4), and Bramble Heather (color 5), one skein each color

Midwinter Lake:
Wool of the Andes by Knit Picks, each 110 yards/50 grams, in Silver (color 1), White (color 2), Winter Night (color 3), Seraphim (color 4), and Fjord Heather (color 5), one skein each color