Aurora Hat

**Difficulty Level:** Intermediate. The Aurora Hat is a beautifully designed knitting pattern featuring a stunning interplay of two solid colors and one multicolor yarn, creating a unique and eye-catching accessory. Although the pattern uses three colors, you will be knitting with only two colors at a time, allowing you to focus on mastering various techniques without overwhelming complexity.

This stylish hat is perfect for knitters looking to enhance their skills in colorwork and cable knitting. Made with the luxurious **Wollmeise DK** yarn, it provides both warmth and softness, making it an ideal choice for chilly weather. Yarn Requirements: You'll need to gather the following: MC (Main Color in Natur) – 30 grams, equivalent to approximately 65 meters (70 yards); CC1 (Contrasting Color in blue) – 10 grams, or around 22 meters (24 yards); and CC2 (Contrasting Color in magnolie) – 25 grams, approximately 52 meters (59 yards).

Recommended Needles: For this project, use circular needles size 3.5 mm (US 4) with a length of 40 cm (16"). Additionally, have 5 double-pointed needles (DPNs) in the same size, along with 10 markers to assist you in keeping track of your stitches and patterns as you knit.

Techniques You'll Learn: This pattern incorporates essential knitting techniques such as knit, purl, and cable stitches using two stitches, as well as decreases and colorwork with two colors. By completing the Aurora Hat, you'll not only create a beautiful accessory but also gain confidence in advanced knitting techniques.

Whether you're making it for yourself or as a thoughtful gift, the Aurora Hat will quickly become a favorite in your winter wardrobe. Dive into this fun and engaging knitting project and enjoy the satisfaction of creating something special with your hands!