Inspiration:
In May of 2017, my husband and I took our version of a trip of a lifetime…we hiked through Sequoia, Kings Canyon and Yosemite National Parks for 12 days. Each morning we woke around 4:30 am eagerly anticipating what the day would reveal in these majestic spaces. On our second morning visiting Sequoia, we were driving through miles and miles of orange fields at the base of the Sierras. As the sun began to peak in the east, the most incredible sunrise unveiled itself. And it is that sunrise, from the citrus fields of central California serves as inspiration for the ‘Sierra Sunrise’ designs (hat, cowl, fingerless mitts and shawl). The colors were so vibrant, almost indescribable. Truly a sunrise I will never forget…

Construction:
This hat is constructed from the brim (bottom) to the top.
Worked in 26 stitches. Instructions for using different yarn weight and needle size to obtain gauge is included as well as how to make different sizes.

Cast on: Twisted German Cast On

Needles:
Worked on circular needles.
US 4 and US 5 circular needles, 16”
US 5 dpns

Yarn: The pattern is written for dk weight yarn.
Brooklyn Tweed | Arbor
Yardage: 170-230 yards.

Gauge measures 22 stitches and 30 rounds over 4 in/10cm using US 5 needle size {5.5 stitches/inch}.

Sizes: Adult with instructions on how to adapt the pattern for various sizes by changing weight of yarn and needle size.

Directions:
Combination of charted and written directions.
Video tutorials embedded and linked within the document for cast on, joining in the round, jogless stripes and finishing with stripes.

Tech Tips are included for using digital patterns on tablets or ipads. Also included is a blank coloring chart for your own customization.

Language: Pattern written in English.