Chromatic Beanie

**I have kits and yarn for this pattern in stock in my shop: [Three Birds Yarn Studio][1]** The adult size ‘Chromatic Beanie’ is a bulky weight hat that uses 3 colors of yarn to create a fun and engaging stranded colorwork project. I fell in love with the entire color collection of Wool and the Gang Alpachino Merino yarn; I just knew I had to put a colorwork pattern together. The solid color options range from earthy neutrals to neons. And since they all pair well together, the hardest part is narrowing it down to just 3. One suggestion I have is to pick contrasting colors. I like to pick a light color for color C. **Gauge** Using US 8 (5.0mm) needles: 8.5 sts and 10.5 rows make a 2” (5cm) square in 1x1 ribbing (k1, p1), knit in the round Using US 10 (6.0mm) needles: 8 sts and 9 rows make a 2” (5cm) square in the main fair isle pattern, knit in the round **Materials** 141 total yards (128g/129m) of bulky weight yarn in 3 colors, recommended yarn: Alpachino Merino from Wool and the Gang Yardage breakdown Color A: 77 yds (70g/70m) Color B: 29 yds (26g/27m) Color C: 35 yds (32g/32m) US 8 (5.0mm) 16” circular needles US 10 (6.0mm) 16” circular needles US 10 (6.0mm) double pointed needles Stitch marker Tapestry needle to weave in ends Tape measure **Skills/stitches Required** Knit Purl Reading a colorwork chart Stranded colorwork Knitting in the round on circular needles and dpns Decrease stitches (k2tog) [1]: threebirdsyarnstudio.com