Nordic Strength Hat

This hat is knit from the bottom up, starting with a provisional cast on. The red lining is knit first and then folded up into the hat, with a little bit peeking out. The colorwork charts are fairly easy with no long floats. The red in the middle of the snowflake can be knit in or duplicate stitched later. The colorwork is based on a pattern found in Nordic Knitting Traditions. We used sport weight yarn and knit it tight to get a warm hat. Yarn Sport and Fingering Weights 2 colors (light and dark preferably) 1.75oz/50gram ball each. Actual amount used Background Color 1.4oz/40 grams Contrast Color .7oz/20 grams Lining red Fingering weight .9oz/25 including tassle Waste yarn for provisional cast on Needles 16” Circular - Size 2 for lining 16” Circular – Size 3 or size needed to get gauge. For body of hat Double Pointed – Size 3