The Soul of Ukraine
… is the heart of its people #istandwithukraine

Copyright 2022 by Lisa McFetridge

Each day the news is worse than yesterday. The most concrete way I can help is to donate money to the Ukrainians cause. A pattern is a small thing, but it creates a visual sign of support. And raises money.

100% of all proceeds for this pattern will go to help the Ukrainian people via Doctors Without Borders through December 31, 2022.

Post photos of it on Ravelry, Facebook and Instagram. Tag me with #idlehandsknits and I will feature your hat on my feed. And thank you. My wish is that by the time you knit a hat that this conflict will miraculously be over and Ukraine will remain independent.

This hat comes in 5 sizes and incorporates a rib brim with a simple rib body with lots of ease in it. The hearts can be left out completely if desired if stranding isn’t your thing. Without them it becomes the Ukranian flag. Model hat is Largest size, worked in Malabrigo Rios. Suggestions for other brands of yarn are included.

Large Adult Size shown in photos.

Please choose size based on desired finished circumference.
Sizes are ( Newborn, Infant, Child, Adult, Large Adult )

Materials:
Malabrigo Rios:
MC: ( 80, 90, 99, 108, 115 ) yds / ( 73, 83, 91 102, 111 ) m DENIM

CC: ( 80, 90, 99, 108, 115 ) yds / ( 73, 83, 91, 102, 111 ) m CHAJA

Other yarn brand colors follow. All yardages are the same.
Cascade 220: MC: Blue Velvet CC: Gold
Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Colors: MC: Celestial CC: Buttercup
Knit Picks Swish Colors: MC: Bluebird CC: Honey

US Size 7 / 4.5 mm 16 or 24 in circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
Same size DPN to work decreases when needed.
Sharp Darning Needle Stitch Marker Optional: Fur Pom Pom