Forest Duo in the Round

**Free Knitting Pattern: FOREST DUO - Two Hat Patterns in One!** Elevate your knitting project with our **FOREST DUO** knitting pattern, featuring two delightful hat patterns that work seamlessly in the round. Perfect for the whole family, these cozy hats are designed using Aran weight, worsted, or 10-ply yarn, ensuring warmth and comfort for all ages. Crafted with a folded brim, these hats provide extra warmth right where you need it the most, making them ideal for chilly days and winter adventures. Our pattern is suitable for any yarn that meets the manufacturer’s recommended gauge of **18 stitches and 24 rows** when using **5mm needles**. With the **FOREST DUO**, you have the choice of two unique stitch patterns to customize your look. Plus, you’ll have the option to add a fun pom-pom for an extra touch of charm! **Skills Required:** To create these lovely hats, you should be comfortable knitting in the round and familiar with the basic stitches such as knit and purl stitches. Additionally, you’ll need to know techniques like yf (yarn forward) and yb (yarn back), as well as k2tog (knit two together) and p2tog (purl two together) decreases. For the **Purl Ridge Hat**, the pattern is knitted using **4mm circular needles** or **double-pointed needles (dpns)** with a gauge of **18 stitches over 10cm**. For the **Open Check Stitch Hat**, you’ll need the versatility of either 4mm circular needles combined with 5mm circular needles, or alternatively, you can opt for **5mm dpns** along with your **4mm dpns**. Get ready to enjoy a relaxing and rewarding knitting experience with the **FOREST DUO** pattern, perfect for knitters of all skill levels. Download your pattern today and start knitting beautiful hats that will keep you and your loved ones warm and stylish throughout the season!