8 Bit Doodle Hat

To purchase on Ravelry, please see 8 Bit Doodle Hat. 

This "doodle" pattern provides a dose of video game nostaglia with pac-man, space invaders, and galaga! Set up as a series of simple mix-and-match mini charts, this choose your knit-venture pattern is sure to provide lots of fun!

Suggested Yarn

• (1) skein DK weight yarn, plus scraps
• Seismic Yarn & Dyeworks  –  Butter Sock DK 85% Extra Fine Merino / 15% Nylon100 g / 3.5 oz. 246 yds/225 m
• Colors: Dark…Like My Soul, Daly City Birthday, Pretty Pretty Princess Mini Skein set

Approximate Yardage Required

• 200-320 yards (180-292 m) total in varied colors

Suggested Needles

• US4/3.5 mm for ribbing
• US 5/3.75 mm or size needed to obtain gauge
• 16in (40cm) circular needles

Gauge

• 24 sts x 24 rows per 4 in (10 cm) in colorwork

Size(s)

• Kids, Teen (Adult S/M, Adult L/XL)

Finished Measurements

• 8, 9 (10, 10) in 20, 22 (25, 25) cm height
• 12, 16 (20, 24)in 30, 40 (50, 60)mm circumference

The Doodle is a series of mix-and-match colorwork motifs. Knit using several festive colors, this pattern is a festive way to use up leftovers, stash, or scraps!

Construction

• This pattern is knit in the round using circular needles. After the ribbing, you'll knit a series of colorwork motifs, before ending with a standard crown decrease.

Special Techniques

• Mix-and-match mini charts
• 2-color stranded colorwork in the round
• Chart reading