When we knit through the ups and downs of life to help ourselves regulate, we can knit memories into the projects. A shawl becomes a reminder of a holiday with frequent travel delays, or a pair of socks flashes us back to a sporting event that competed for our attention. Why not use the leftovers of these projects to create a new story? Add stripes when there’s not enough yardage to complete the project.

Pictured in: Top Left Grey Birch & Jet Black Mountain Mohair; Top Right: Natural Dark Weekend Wool; Bottom Right: Oyster, Echo & Pomelo Cozy Cotton; Bottom Left: Grey Birch, Raven & Jet Black Mountain Mohair

SIZES: Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
Circumference above brim 15 (15, 18.5, 18.5, 21)/ 38 (38, 47, 47, 53) cm
Sizes 2 and 4 have a brim with more stretch than each preceding size for a less snug fit (that can accommodate more hair)

Gauge: 19 sts and 24 rows over 4” /10 cm in stockinette

Yarn: The largest hat will require a total of approx. 150 yds of worsted weight yarn. Your stripes could use from 12 – 60 yds. Have fun and use up some scraps!

Needles: US 5 16” / (3.75mm) circ, US 8 16” / (5mm) circ and US 8 (5mm) DPNs or longer circular needle for Magic Loop