The Northern Lights is a cozy bottom-up hat featuring 2x2 ribbing and a richly textured, voluminous stitch pattern. Its timeless design suits both women and men, while the warm and comfortable fit makes it a perfect accessory for the colder season. This pattern is a wonderful choice for knitters who enjoy textured projects with a classic look and a polished finish.

Materials and tools:

• Drops Nepal - 35% alpaca, 65% wool (50 g / 75 m) - 2 skeins
• BC Garn Hamelton Tweed 1 GOTS - 90% wool, 10% viscose (50 g / 100 m) - 2 skeins
• Jody Long Alba - 50% merino wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose (100 g / 350 m) - held double, 1 skein
• Performance Woolinen - 80% wool, 20% linen (50 g / 200 m) - held double, 2 skeins + Lang Yarns Suri Alpaca - 100% suri alpaca (25 g / 100 m) - 2 skeins

Tools:
40 cm circular needles: 4, 4.5, and 5 mm
4.5 mm dpns
cable needle
tapestry needle
stitch markers

Gauge:
15 sts and 22 rows = 10 x 10 cm after washing and drying the swatch flat.

Sizes:
50-52 cm / 54-56 cm / 56-58 cm

Construction:
worked bottom-up in the round
2x2 ribbing
textured stitch pattern
crown shaped with decreases

Skill level:
This pattern is suitable for beginners.

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