Bridge Walker Hat

Yarn: DK or light worsted weight yarn in two colors, approximately 95 (130, 155) yds./87 (119, 142) m of the main color and 35 (40, 55) yds./32 (36.5, 50) m of the contrast color
Shown in Fibernymph Dye Works Cozy (100% superwash merino, 220 yds./201 m per 3.53 oz./100 g skein) in Gold (MC) and Soft Black (CC), one skein each

Needles:
US 5 (3.75 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge in stranded colorwork
US 4 (3.5 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge in single-color stockinette

Gauge: 24 stitches and 28 rounds = 4 in./10 cm in stranded colorwork in the round on larger needles and in single-color stockinette on smaller needles, after blocking

Sizes: Child (Teen/Adult Small, Adult Large), to fit head circumference of 20 (22, 24) in./51 (56, 61) cm
Finished circumference: approximately 16.25 (18.75, 21) in./41 (46.5, 52.5) cm
Finished length: approximately 8.5 (9.5, 10) in./23 (24, 25.5) cm

With a stranded colorwork motif inspired by the metal work adorning some of Pittsburgh’s bridges and riverside walkways, this hat knits up quickly and has the added benefit of a double layer of warmth around the forehead and ears thanks to stranding on the inside.

To knit this pattern, you need to know how to:
- work in the round,
- work twisted ribbing,
- read and work from a colorwork chart, and
- do basic decreases (k2tog).

The colorwork motif used in this hat is charted only.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited.