Mountains and Lakes Hat by Julia van der Wyk

Mountains and Lakes Hat

Knitting
April 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Swatch with larger needle using the main body chart for your size, working in the round
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
120 - 215 yards (110 - 197 m)
Finished Hat circumference: 18.8, 20.9, 23, 25 in 47.8, 53, 58.4, 63.5 cm To fit head sizes: 20, 22, 24, 26 in 50.5, 56, 61, 66 cm
English
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Mountains and Lakes is a stranded colorwork hat worked in the round, fitting closely around the head.

Backpacking on high ground, you are treated to the vista of mountains with clear lakes between.

Which to hike next?

Where to swim?

Suggested Yarn
Yarn Used in Sample: Berrocco Vintage
DK or Worsted weight yarn to suit gauge

Finished Hat circumference:
18.8, 20.9, 23, 25 in
47.8, 53, 58.4, 63.5 cm

To fit head sizes:
20, 22, 24, 26 in
50.5, 56, 61, 66 cm

Gauge Swatch
With larger needle using the main body chart for your size, working in the round: 23 stitches and 28 rounds in 4 in (10 cm)

Needle sizes used in sample: US 4 (3.5mm) US 6 (4mm)

Yarn amounts:
120, 155, 185, 215 yards
110, 142, 169, 196 meters