Campfire Hat

As summer turns to fall in the PNW, it brings to mind clear starry evenings, campfires, and s’mores. This design features asymmetrical motifs inspired by the dancing flames of the fires, on the background of the night sky. Bold patterns transition into smaller flames. Simple ribbing and slouchy fit makes this knit beanie a great addition to your winter wardrobe.

The Campfire Hat is a stranded colorwork pattern that is knit in the round using circular needles. Knit with a mix of DK and either Worsted weight yarn or DK held double with mohair, this pattern encourages knitters to play with both color and texture, including both mixing colorways and dyers.

Suggested Yarn

• 2 skeins of DK or Light Worsted weight yarn
• Malabrigo Worsted (orange), 100% Merion Wool, 100g Skein, 210 yards (192 m)
• Whimsical Yarns - Yak Bliss (light grey), 65% Superwash Merino/20% Silk/15% Yak, 100g Skein, 231 yards (212 m) (held double with lace weight Mohair)

Approximate Yardage

• 150 yards (137 m) in MC
• 60 yards (54 m) in CC

Suggested Needles

• US 4/3.5mm for ribbing
• US 5/3.75mm or size needed to obtain gauge
• 16in (40cm) circular needles
• DPNs or magic loop for hat decrease

Gauge

• 21 sts and 25 rows per 4in/10cm in colorwork pattern

Size(s)

• One size - Adult

Finished Measurements

• 11in (28cm) height
• 20in (50cm) circumference (blocked, unstretched)

This is a great pattern for beginners!

Construction

• This pattern is knit in the round, from the bottom up, with even decreases through the crown

Special Techniques

• Twisted ribbing
• 2-color stranded colorwork in the round
• Chart reading