By Hayley Scharping for Plucky Knitter

Plaid lovers unite!! Pick Your Plaid features three (THREE!) different plaid motifs to adorn this modern, yet classic, beauty. With endless color pairing possibilities, you’ll be whipping up all three with one to wear and spares to share!

Pattern will be available here on Friday, October 10, 2025.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
One size. Approx 18” / 46 cm circumference unstretched x 12” / 30 cm tall

YARN
Worsted-weight yarn in three colors.
Hats shown used Plucky Knitter Halo Worsted (100% cashmere; 195 yds / 178 m per 100 g) or Plucky Knitter Pippi Worsted (95% merino, 5% nylon; 225 yds / 206 m per 100 g) in the following amounts:

MC: 70 yds / 64 m
CC1: 70 yds / 64 m
CC2: 35 yds / 32 m

GAUGE
20 sts and 22 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stranded colorwork in the round, blocked

NEEDLES
Needles listed are suggested. Always take time to swatch.

Gauge Needle: US 7 (4.5 mm) 16” circular needle and DPNs (double point needles), or size needed to obtain gauge

Smaller Needle: US 6 (4.0 mm) 16” circular needle, or one size smaller than gauge needle.

TOOLS
Stitch markers and tapestry needle.