Valley Yarns 1281 Primrose PDF

Valley Yarns Primrose is a lovely colorwork hat knit in Wachusett. The accessory requires only two colors to complete this hat. So have fun and pick two of your favorite colors and start knitting. This is also a perfect and luxurious gifting option. Primrose is knit in the round seamlessly from the bottom up to the crown. Valley Yarns Wachusett is a gorgeous blend of Merino wool and cashmere, named after scenic Mount Wachusett—the highest point in Massachusetts east of the Connecticut River. The colorwork pattern is in chart form only.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: S (M, L) to fit head circumference: 18½–20 (20–22, 22½–24)”
Finished Measurements: Shown in size M
    Brim Circumference – 18½ (20, 22½)”
Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Wachusett (70% Merino Wool/ 30% Cashmere; 50g/163yds)
    MC – 1 ball shown in 200743 Moss Green
    CC – 1 ball shown in 201077 Grape
Needles:
    US 6 (4.00mm) 16” circular and DPNs for ribbing
    US 7 (4.50mm) 16” circular and DPNs to get gauge
    US 8 (5.00mm) 16” circular and DPNs to maintain gauge while working stranded colorwork
Gauge:
    19 sts and 26 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 7 (4.50mm), blocked gently
    19 sts and 26 rows = 4” in stranded colorwork on US 8 (5.00mm), blocked gently