Switching Stripes Hat

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This worsted weight design uses join-as-you-go modular knitting with simple shaping to create a versatile hat with many styling options. Color changes happen on both sides of the work, making this piece truly reversible. Garter Stitch creates a squishy fabric that can stretch to accommodate many head sizes, making this a great design to give as a gift.

Vary stripe width for a different look. Choose colors with a high contrast for a graphic look, or create subtler stripes with two shades of the same color.

YARN

Knit Picks Swish (worsted weight, 100% Fine Superwash Merino; 110 yards/50g) in 2 colors, 1 50 g skein of each color:

White and Lilac sample: MC White 24662, CC Haze Heather 28647

Black and White sample: MC Black 23876, CC White 24662

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

17.75" (19.5", 21.25") / 45 (50, 54) circumference at brim × 9.25″ / 23.5 cm height (for all sizes); meant to be worn with 2"-4" / 5-10 cm negative ease

GAUGE & NEEDLES

18 stitches and 36 rows = 4″ in garter stitch, blocked

US 6 / 4mm circular needles, 16" and 24" / 40 and 60 cm lengths, or size to obtain gauge

TECHNIQUES

Provisional cast-on, knit stitch, join-as-you-go modular knitting

PATTERN ATTRIBUTES

This is a written pattern with photo tutorials and links to videos.

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Tech Editing, Yarn Support, Pattern Layout and Pattern Photography: Knitpicks

Test knitting: Cathy A., Jen G., Jessica G., Laura G., Jennie K., & Karen P.