Snowbird Hat by Jesie Ostermiller

Snowbird Hat

Knitting
October 2020
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
23.5 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
100 - 200 yards (91 - 183 m)
18½ (20½)" head circumference, above brim
English

This pattern is found in The Colorwork Bible and cannot be purchased as an individual download. The book is available for purchase here.

The Snowbird Hat & Mitts are both great patterns to test out your stranded colorwork skills. They’re small, portable projects that pack a big, colorful punch. With seven different colors, these pieces throw open the door of color options and give you the chance to play with dominant and recessive colors. Try choosing two or three colors that work well together and then as the remaining colors pick either tints and shades of the main colors, or possibly their analogous colors. These accessories work up quickly and make a perfect addition to fall, winter, and spring wardrobes!

Finished Size
18½ (20½)“(47 52 cm) circumference above brim; 12” (30.5 cm) tall with brim unfolded.

Yarn
Worsted weight (#4 Medium)
Shown in: Hazel Knits Cadence (100% superwash Merino wool; 200 yd 183 m/37/8 oz 110 g): Collegiate (navy, A), Silica (beige, B), Stick O’Butter (bright yellow, C), Hoppy Blonde (gold, D), Jam Session (burgundy, E), Ruby Love (red, F), and Zest (dark orange, G), 1 skein each for Hat or Mitts.

Needles
Size U.S. 3 (3.25 mm): 16” (40 cm) circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 doublepointed (dpn).
Size U.S. 5 (3.75 mm): 16” (40.5 cm) cir and set of 4 or 5 dpn.
Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
Markers (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle; 2—3” (5—7.5 cm) pompom maker.

Gauge
23½ sts and 26 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in chart patt with larger needles.