Westfjords hat

The Westfjords of Iceland are a rugged and stunning region of the country. They are full of unique geologic landscapes and wildlife. Less traveled and icy, the perfect journey for you and your new Westfjords hat!

This is a pattern for a slightly slouchy beanie type hat. It is worked in the round and using the stranded colourwork technique.
This hat is the perfect match for your Westfjords jumper.

Stitches are cast on to work the rib, before working the colourwork chart.

You may add a pom pom, if you like!

yarn:
Léttlopi by Ístex
Aran; 100% Icelandic; 109yds (100m) / 50g
approximate yarn amounts:
1 ball each of MC (glacier blue heather), CC1 (chocolate heather), CC2 (straw)
needles:
3.75mm (us no 5) circular 40in/101cm
4.5mm (us no 7) circular 40in/101cm; DPNs
gauge:
18 sts x 22 rows = 4in/10cm over stranded stockinette on 4.5mm needles
18 sts x 24 rows = 4in/10cm over single-coloured stockinette on 3.75mm needles
Some knitters work stranded and single-coloured at different gauges. Change needles, as needed, to keep gauge the same throughout.
approximate finished sizes:
1 (2, 3)
rib circumference - 16.25 (19.75, 23.25) in/ 41 (50, 59) cm
additional tools:
needle to weave in ends, st markers