Winterwood

Embrace the enchanting spirit of winter with our Nordic-inspired hat pattern. This top-down hat design is perfect for knitters looking for a beginner-friendly fair isle project that combines comfort and style.

Sizes: To fit head circumference: 18 (20, 22)” / 46 (51, 56 cm). Approximate finished circumference: 16 ¾ (19 ¼, 21 ½)” / 42.5 (49, 54.5 cm). Finished length when worn: 8 ¾ (9, 9 ¾)” / 22 (23, 24.75) cm. The hat is expertly shown in the size 20” option, making it an excellent choice for various head sizes and preferences.

Materials: For this Nordic-inspired hat, you will need DK weight yarn. The amounts required are approximately 95 (100, 130) yards / 110 (128, 156) meters of main color (MC) and 30 (35, 45) yards / 82 (92, 110) meters of contrasting color (CC). Note that a 10% buffer has been added to all amounts to ensure you have enough yarn for your project.

For this project, we utilized Cape May Fiber Co DK Merino yarn, composed of 100% superwash merino, boasting 231 yards / 211 meters per skein (3.5 oz / 100 grams). The color choices include MC: Winter Waves, which features a stunning array of tonal deep blues, and CC: Cranberry Cheesecake, showcasing a delightful speckled pattern in burgundy and navy with hints of orange and black. These colors work beautifully together, creating a vibrant hat that will surely turn heads during the chilly winter months.

Whether you are gifting this hat to a loved one or treating yourself, this Nordic-inspired design is sure to become a beloved winter accessory. Perfect for keeping warm and looking stylish, download the pattern today and start crafting your new favorite hat!