Prep Talk

*Pattern is free with purchase of a kit (available on our website on Friday, November 21, 2025).* by Hayley Scharping for Plucky Knitter Say "hello" to Prep Talk! We've been seeing argyle absolutely everywhere so you know we just had to put our own spin on this classic motif. This beauty is knit with three colors of your favorite Plucky worsted weight, making the options endless and oh-so-fun! FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 19" / 48 cm circumference unstretched x 9.5" / 24 cm tall (to fit an average adult head) YARN Worsted-weight yarn in three colors MC: 70 yds / 64 m C2: 35 yds / 32 m C3: 60 yds / 55m Sample shown in Plucky Knitter Halo Worsted (100% cashmere; 195 yds / 178 m per 100 g) Worn on title page in 1 skein in color Rye (MC), 1 skein in color Smooch (C2), and 1 skein in color Row (C3) Worn on back page in 1 skein in color Penny Candy (MC), 1 skein in color Row (C2), and 1 skein in color Mitzi (C3) NEEDLES *Needles listed are suggested. Always take time to swatch.* Gauge Needle: US 7 (4.5 mm) 16" / 40 cm circular needle and DPNs, or size needed to obtain gauge Smaller Needle: US 6 (4.0 mm) 16" / 40 cm circular needle, or one size smaller than gauge needle TOOLS 7 stitch markers, including one unique, and a tapestry needle GAUGE 20 sts and 20 rnds = 4" / 10 cm in stranded colorwork pattern, blocked