Red Dog Blues Knit Hat and Scarf Set

The two-color stranded colorwork in this hat and scarf set is based on a bit of wrought iron seen in a 1983 episode of Simon & Simon entitled “Red Dog Blues.”

The Hat: A lattice-like band circles the brim and a bright star graces the crown. Depending on the colors used, the design is appropriate for men, women, or children. The hat includes six sizes from baby through XL adult. The hat is worked in the round from the bottom up. The only skills you need are knit and purl, following a colorwork pattern, and decreasing. The colorwork pattern is provided in charted form only.

The Scarf: Two sizes - child and adult. Instructions are included for sewing a heatable scarf insert to keep you warm on the coldest days.

Finished circumference: 15.5, 17, 18.5 (20, 21.5, 23)“ / 39.25, 43, 47 (50.75, 54.75, 58.75) cm. Choose a size approx 1-2” / 2.5-5 cm less than head circumference.

Yarn shown: Andean Trail Sport, 100% fine highland wool, 400 yd / 366 m per skein

Color 1241 (taupe): 1 skein or approx 21, 28, 33 (40, 55, 65) yd / 20, 26, 30 (36, 50, 60) m sport weight yarn
Color 2060 (red): 1 skein or approx 17, 18, 19 (27, 31, 33) yd / 15, 17, 18 (25, 29, 30) m sport weight yarn