An adorable colourwork hat to match your Cottage Mitts. This hat features a garter stitch brim and instructions for creating a tassel to top off the project. This is a great project for knitters new to colourwork or those looking for an easy, but rewarding knit.

materials. 
Approximately 148 (163, 180, 198)yds/135 (149, 165, 181)m worsted weight yarn,
99 (109, 120, 132)yds/91 (100, 110, 121)m in MC
48 (54, 60, 66)yds/44 (49, 55, 60)m in CC
Sample shown in Cascade Yarns, Cascade 220, col. 9641 “Purple Tourmaline” (MC) and col. 8010 “Natural” (CC). 

 3.75mm (US 5) 16” circular needles
4.0mm (US 6) 16” circular needles

4.0mm (US 6) DPNs (set of 4)
Or size required to obtain gauge with 4.0mm/US6 needles

 Tapestry needle
Four (4) stitch markers (one unique for BOR)

Optional Tassel Materials
A 6”/15cm x 4.5”/11.5cm piece of cardboard
Crochet hook
Approximately 26yds/24m (12g) of worsted weight yarn

gauge. 
21 sts and 27 rnds = 4”/10cm
In COTTAGE chart pattern with 4.0mm/US 6 needles, after blocking. Note that this hat is intentionally knit at a tight gauge for warmth.

sizes. 
head circumference  (approximately 2.75”/7cm negative ease)
youth: 16.75”/42.5cm
small:  18.25”/46.5cm
medium: 19.75”/50cm
large: 21.25”/54cm

skill level. 
advanced beginner
skills required: knit, purl, knitting in the round, colourwork, decreasing

This pattern has been tech edited and test knit.