Painted with Yarn

***Painted with Yarn*** is a create-your-own-stranded colorwork hat pattern. By combining different stitch patterns from the options provided, you will be able to create your own custom design(s). Stitch pattern charts are provided in the pattern for you to pick & choose from! **Alternatively, there is an option to follow the sample design (pictured)** using the sample chart (provided in the pattern), in a color palette that inspires you. This DK weight hat is warm and cozy – perfect for early Fall days, chilly Winter nights, and crisp Spring mornings! **Size Information** One size. Designed to fit with 0.5–2.5” / 1.25–6.5 cm of negative ease. Brim Circumference (unstretched): 18.5” / 46 cm Finished Length: 9.25” / 23 cm **Suggested Needles & Notions** • Needle A - US 6 / 4 mm (or two sizes smaller than Needle B) 16” / 40 cm circular needle or DPNs (Brim) • Needle B - US 8 / 5 mm (or size needed for Stockinette Stitch gauge) 16” / 40 cm circular needle or DPNs + length needed to work small circumference • Needle C - US 9 / 5.5 mm (or size needed for Stranded Colorwork gauge) 16” / 40 cm circular needle • Distinct BOR marker • Stitch markers for colorwork repeats (optional) • Darning needle • Scissors • Blocking mat + pins **Gauge** – post blocking • 2x2 Twisted Rib: 20 sts x 27 rnds per 4” / 10 cm on Needle A • Stranded Colorwork: 21 sts x 23 rnds per 4” / 10 cm on Needle C • Stockinette Stitch: 20 sts x 25 rnds per 4” / 10 cm on Needle B **Suggested Yarn & Requirements** Brooklyn Tweed Dapple and Arbor (DK weight yarns) *Note! Five total colors are suggested for the pictured sample colorwork design.* For the “create-your-own” design, you can use as many or as few colors as you’d like! Dapple: 60% Merino Wool / 40% Organic Cotton, 165 yds (151 meters) | 50g | DK weight Arbor: 100% Targhee Wool, 145 yards (133 meters) | 50 grams | DK weight ***Yardage information below reflects the pictured sample colorwork design.*** C1: 118 yards / 108 meters C2: 11 yards / 10 meters C3: 14 yards / 13 meters C4: 12 yards / 11 meters C5: 9 yards / 8 meters Sample Colorwork design reflects: Dapple – Anchor (C1), Dapple – Natural (C2), Dapple – Petal (C3), Arbor – Lovat (C4), Arbor – Butte (C5)