This winter hat features a multi-colored basket weave stitch in the middle of stockinette stitches. For my hat, I use bulky weight yarn, but the directions are written in such a way that makes it easy to adapt to any gauge or size. I also provide directions on how to create a knit pom pom that really finishes off the piece.

Finished Measurements
Circumference - 24”
Length from brim to crown - 9.5”

Yarn
98 yards of bulky weight yarn (roughly 100yds per 100g)
Hat shown in 3 different yarns:
67 yards Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky, Merlot
21 yards We Are Knitters The Petite Wool, Ivory
10 yards We Are Knitters The Petite Wool, Spotted Black

Knitting Needles and Notions
Size 10 (6 mm) 24” circular needles
Size 8 (5 mm) 24” circular needles
Or size to obtain gauge
Optional: Size 10 (6 mm) double pointed (DP) needles
Stitch marker

Gauge
12 st and 24 rows = 4” in St st

Notation
st(s): stitch(es)
k: knit
p: purl
ssk: slip slip knit
dec(‘d): decrease(d)