charm of the woodland hats

The charm of a woodland road lies not only in its beauty but in anticipation. Around each bend may be a discovery, an adventure. - Dale Rex Coman This is a pattern for a slouchy beanie worked from the bottom up, in the round, and using the stranded colourwork technique. This pattern includes 3 motif to choose from (mushrooms, owl, and deer). This hat matches [Mushmittens][2], [Hoot Mittens][3], and [Fawn Over These Mittens][4] patterns. There are a few rounds with long floats and I have included an explanation of the Ladder-Back/Invisible Jacquard method. But you may tack your floats any way you like. In addition, all charts are shown with lighter colours if that works better with your viewing platform. **yarn:** Shetland 4ply by Gathered Sheep Yarns; Fingering; 100% Pure Shetland Wool; 233yds (213m) / 55g **approximate yarn amounts (for 1 hat with pom pom, optional):** 1 skein each of MC (Rust) & CC1 (Golden Straw) Use any remaining yarn to work a pom pom, if you like. (approximately 15g for the pom) **needles:** 2.5mm (us no 1.5) circular 20in/50cm; DPNs 6in/15cm (crown) 3.0mm (us no 2.5) 20in/50cm; DPNs 6in/15cm (crown) **gauge:** 28 sts x 28 rows = 4in/10cm measured over stranded stockinette on larger needles Some knitters work stranded and single-coloured at different gauges. Change needles, as needed, to keep gauge the same throughout. **approximate finished size:** one size fits most; 21-25 in/53cm-63.5 cm head **additional tools:** needle to weave in ends, st marker, pom pom or pom pom maker (pom pom optional) [1]: https://gatheredsheepyarns.com/ [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mushmittens [3]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hoot-mittens [4]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fawn-over-these-mittens