Zig Zag Along Hat

The Zig Zag Along Hat is a pattern intended to teach the basics of colorwork. Happily, it doubles as a swatch for the Zig Zag Along Pullover or Cardigan. If this is your first time working with colorwork, I recommend you use only 1 contrast color to avoid having to work 3 colors at once. Additionally, you’ll learn how to work colorwork while trapping floats in one of two ways (your choice). This is a free pattern, available only on my website, as a courtesy to those knitting the garment versions of this pattern. *The Zig Zag Along Pullover is coming on August 26, while the cardigan is TBD.* > [Join my newsletter][1] and keep up with > all the latest sales codes, pattern > news and test calls, as well as > exclusive sneak peeks. Plus, receive > 10% off your first yarn purchase > when you sign up. <h1>Size Selection</h1> Sizes Kids (Adult S, Adult L) to fit head circumferences of 19 (21, 25)” / 47.5 (52.5, 62.5) cm. Finished circumferences: 15.25 (20.25, 25.25)” / 38 (50.5, 63) cm. Finished length (adjustable) is 8.25 (8.75, 9)” / 20.5 (22, 22.5) cm. Sample shown in Adult L for an oversized look. <h1>Gauge</h1> 19 sts and 27 rnds = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm knit in the round with Needle A in Stockinette Stitch and Needle B in colorwork chart. <h1>Yarn Selection</h1> Use a worsted weight yarn that has bloom to create a cohesive fabric in colorwork. We used Gilliatt by De Rerum Natura (270 yards / 250 meters / 100g / 100% French and Portuguese merino woolen spun yarn). <h1>Yardage </h1> **MC (Main Color):** 1 ball of Gilliatt in the colorway Sel OR 120 (170, 210) yards / 110 (150, 190) meters of worsted weight yarn. **CC (Contrast Colors)** 1 ball each of Gilliatt in the colorway Argile (CC 1), Dore (CC 2), and Caramel (CC 3). OR 15 (20, 20) yards or meters of each colorway. If working 1 CC instead of 3, use 40 (55, 70) yards / 35 (50, 65) meters for CC. <h1>Needles</h1> **A (Main Fabric):** US 6 / 4 mm circular needles in 16” / 40 cm, and DPN’s or method to work small circumferences. **B (Colorwork):** US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needles in 16” / 40 cm. **C (Ribbing):** US 4 /3.5 mm circular needles in the same lengths as main fabric. Colorwork gauge is variable depending on the person. On the sample, we used one size up from Needle A to match the Stockinette gauge. Swatch the colorwork to find out what needle size you require to get the same gauge. <h1>Notions</h1> Unique marker for beginning of round, waste yarn, spare needle for tubular cast on (optional), tapestry needle, optional pom pom. <h1>Construction Notes * Working the colorwork with caught floats every inch or so is recommended. Practice this skill on a swatch if you are not familiar with it. On the sample, we used jacquard ladderback method. * Work colorwork with the CC’s held in the left hand for color dominance. * Colorwork may be worked with combinations of 1-3 contrast colors (ie. CC1-CC2-CC3, CC1 only, or CC1-CC2-CC1 arrangements). If you are new to colorwork, working only 1 contrast color is recommended. * The colorwork is charted only on this pattern. No written version is available. <h1>Credits</h1> **Tech Editor:** Heather Storta **Samples:** Melissa Tinzmann **Photos:** Lindsey Tyler **Pattern Support** support@aimeeshermakes.com <h1>Formats and Accessibility</h1> * Large format pattern file included, with 22 pt Avenir Next font (a sans serif font), black text on white background, and no italic formatting text. [1]: https://aimeeshermakes.com/subscribe