Antsy Hat

For the bug lovers who may not want the commitment of a full sweater, I’ve turned my iconic antsy motif into a hat! This knits up super quick in worsted weight yarn, with two different chart sizes for all your sizing needs. The yarn I used in the sample is Kelbourne Woolens Studio Misha and Puff, but I am recommending Germantown for future hats, as it is more widely available in LYS! This pattern is super beginner friendly. I've added a screencap of my tester exit form (which is anonymous!), showing that this pattern helps people feel more comfortable with colorwork after they've started :) **Materials *Yarn*** These ants translate well to any color, so any worsted weight yarn will work for this project. Make sure you’re using a colorwork friendly yarn if you decide to use a high contrast colorway. Sample yarn: Kelbourne Woolens Misha and Puff (100% Superwash Merino Wool, 177yds/162m/100g), worsted weight Colors used in sample 1: MC (background): Jadeite CC (ants): Laurel Colors used in samples 2 and 3: MC (background): Brick CC (ants): Red Flame *Needles* US 5 [3.75mm] 16”/40” circular* *I use the two circular needles at a time method for small circumference knitting, but knit most of the hat on 1 16” US 5 circular. Choose your circular length based on your preferred small circumference construction. *Notions* Stitch marker, scissors, tapestry needle. Gauge Colorwork and Stockinette [3.75mm]: 20 stitches and 26 rows = 4” [10cm] *Yardage* MC: 54, (60, 67)yards/31, (34, 38) g 49, (55, 62) meters Skeins: 1, (1, 1) CC: 106, (98, 131)yards/, 60 (56, 74)g 97, (90, 120) meters Skeins: 1, (1, 1) **Sizes** Measurements are given for the finished garment, after blocking Sizes: To fit adult S/M-L/XL 18”, (20”, 22.5”) Finished Circumference: 18”, (20”, 22.5”)