Sol sun + vår spring
 
An old Norse name, meaning “sunny springtime.”
 
Knit seamlessly from the bottom-up. This is a quick, joyful knit. Combine a neutral with a bright color-changing yarn for a fun-to-make and wear accessory!
There are two sizes available, the different sizes are achieved by using smaller or larger needles when indicated.
Model pictured is M/L size on a 20“ (51cm) head.
Both charted and written instructions are provided.
 
Finished Dimensions: Designed to fit the average adult. Stretches to fit.
S/M - 19” (48cm)
M/L - 21” (53cm)
 
TECHNIQUES
Cast on, knit, purl, fair isle, knitting in the round, using DPNs, decreasing, bind off
 
YARN
This hat is designed for a DK or light worsted weight
Main Color - HiKoo® Kenzie #1010 / 50% New Zealand Merino, 25% Nylon, 10% Angora, 10% Alpaca, 5% Silk Noils / 1 hank equals 50g /160y (1.7oz / 146m)
Contrasting Color – Schoppel-Wolle Edition 3 #2296 / 100% Merino Extrafine Superwash Wool from Patagonia / 1 ball equals 50g / 164yds (1.70z / 150m)
 
NEEDLES
For S/M: 16” US 7 (40cm / 4.5mm) circular needle
For M/L: 16” US 8 (40cm / 5.0mm) circular needle
For all: 16” US 7 (40cm / 4.5mm) circular & 5 DPNs
 
GAUGE
For S/M: 20 sts and 24 rows = 4” (10cm)
For L/M: 18 sts and 22 rows = 4” (10cm)
 
NOTIONS
6 stitch markers, scissors, tapestry needle
 
I’d love to see your hat!
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For pattern support, the designer may be contacted at dear.ingenue.knits@gmail.com