Tarradale Knitting Pattern

Colourwork goes graphic in this bold hat. Double knitting offers a fresh take on a traditional pattern: since there are no floats to manage, the motifs can be considerably larger, while a double layer of wool offers extra warmth for cold climates. With an innovative construction, knitted seamlessly from a provisional cast-on, Tarradale is fully reversible. A neat swirl crown finishes this hat off to perfection.

Sizes
To fit head circumference:
51 (56, 61.5) cm / 20 (22, 24.25) in

Hat circumference (unstretched):
47.5 (52.5, 58.5) cm / 18.75 (20.75, 23) in

Height from brim to crown:
25.5 (28, 30.5) cm / 10 (11, 12) in 

Needles 
2.75 mm, 40 cm circular needles
3.00 mm, 40 cm circular needles

Tension 
23 sts and 35 rows over 10 cm / 4 in, in double-knit colourwork, using larger needles. Block your swatch according to the finishing directions before measuring.

Yarn
190 (230, 270) m / 210 (250, 290) yds of each of two colours. It is recommended to use a singles yarn with a high wool content, with some body that will block well. Choose two highly contrasting colours.

Sample is made using:

Kate Davies Designs Milarrochy Tweed (70% wool; 30% mohair; 100 m / 109 yds per 25 g ball).
MC - Birkin: 2 (3, 3) balls
CC - Lochan: 2 (3, 3) balls 

Techniques
Double knitting, knitting in the round, reading charts, German short rows, provisional cast on

Notions
Tapestry needle
1 lockable stitch marker
12 stitch markers (of any type)
Waste yarn for provisional cast on (optional)
Crochet hook for provisional cast on (optional)