Hólm

two-colored hat with dots and zig-zags

This is part of the Two Texture Trio: each individual pattern is $6 or the set of all three is $12.

• stitch patterns made with slipped stitches, one yarn used at a time
• worked in the round from the bottom up
• three circumference sizes, each with shorter or taller options
• pattern is written and charted
• includes photo tutorial for unusual twists

This hat is made from the bottom up, holding one yarn at a time, with slipped stitches making the colorwork patterns (no stranded colorwork!).

A photo tutorial is included for the twisted stitches which create the unique zig-zag pattern. The pattern is both written and charted.

You Need

• for shorter heights, approx 105{145, 185} yards / 95{135, 170} meters total for small{medium, large} circumferences
• or for taller heights, approx 135{185, 235} yards / 125{170, 215} meters total
  • DK weight yarn (or light worsted) in two colors, approx equal amounts main and contrasting colors
  • fitted sample is in Local Color Fiber Studio Rambouillet DK, one partial skein each color, main color is Madder Root dyed (red, 63 yards / 58 meters used), contrasting color is Indigo dyed (blue, 73 yards / 67 meters used) for medium circumference, shorter height
  • slouchy sample is in same yarns, 110 yards / 101 meters used of main color (red), 113 yards / 103 meters used of contrasting color (blue), for large circumference, taller height
• size US 7 (4.5mm) needles for working in the round (either a long circular for magic loop throughout, or double pointed needles throughout, or a 16˝/40cm circular and double points for the crown)

Sizing

• Circumference: small{medium, large}, approx 16{18.5, 21} inches / 41{47, 53} cm, unstretched, measured at bottom after blocking, meant to be worn with 2-4 inches / 5-10 cm of negative ease
• Height, shorter: approx 7{8, 9} inches / 18{20, 23} cm
• Height, taller: approx 8.5{9.5, 10.5} inches / 22{24, 27} cm