New beginnings are a little scary and a little exciting all at once. A new town, a new knitting technique, a new job. But with one foot in front of the other or one stitch at a time, it can turn out great. With help from friends and a fancy new hat it will be awesome.

The Sparwood hat is a great introduction to colour work knitting. Three colours are used over the hat but only two colours are worked at one time. Floats are only held over two stitches which will help with tension practice.
The Sparwood hat is a great project to using up leftover scrap yarn.

Suggested Yarn: Yarn Lab SW Merino DK Weight 50g = 120m
Colour 1: Carbon (Dark)
Colour 2: Calcium (Light)
Colour 3: Magnesium (Medium)

Needles: 4.0mm (US 6) 16” circular needle , 5.0mm (US 8) 16” circular needle, set of 5.0mm DPNs or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge: 24 stitches / 4 inches blocked in colour work pattern

Size: 20, 22, 24” head circumference
Notions: 1 beginning of round marker,10 stitch markers for repeats if desired, darning needle, measuring tape

Total Yarn Used (Beanie, Loose fit, Slouch)

Colour 1 (80m, 90m, 100m)
Colour 2 (20m, 30m, 40m)
Colour 3 (20m, 30m, 40m)

If you have any questions or concerns, please email them to lonelarchdesigns@gmail.com and I would be happy to help.