Not all hats require bulky yarn. The festive Noel beanie is knit with fingering and sport yarn for a lightweight hat that’s perfect for cool days. The colorwork pattern is easy to memorize - choose two solid colors or mix it up with a solid and self-striping yarn for a more dramatic effect!

=== BLOCKED DIMENSIONS ===
8” (20.25 cm) tall x 20.25” (51.5 cm) circumference

=== GAUGE ===
28.5 sts and 32 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in pattern, blocked,
using size US 5 (3.75 mm) needle or size needed
to obtain gauge.

=== SKILLS REQUIRED ===
• Joining in the round
• Knit stitch
• Purl stitch
• Stranded knitting, using chart

=== MATERIALS & TOOLS ===
Yarn

Plymouth Cuzco Cashmere, 40% Superbaby Alpaca, 40% Mulberry Merino Silk, 20% Cashmere, 163 yds/50 g, Color: Ruby - 1 skein (A)

Trendsetter Basis, 75% Cotton, 15% Wool, 9% Cashmere,
210 yds/50 g, Color: White Pink/Latte - 1 skein (B)

OR

71 yds (65 m) sport weight yarn - color A
163 yds (149 m) fingering weight yarn - color B

Needles
US 4 (3.5 mm) 16” circular needle (or one size smaller
than needle used to obtain gauge)
US 5 (3.75 mm) 16” circular needle (or size needed to
obtain gauge)
US 5 (3.75 mm) double-pointed needles (or size needed
to obtain gauge)

Scissors
Stitch markers
Yarn needle
Faux fur pom (optional)