Specifications
| Brand: | Valley Yarns |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Designer: | Julie Turjoman |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 3 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | Head circumference: 18" to 23" |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Hem (Slip Stitched), Worked In The Round |
| Needles Required: | 2.75mm (US 2) & 3.25mm (US 3) Circular Needles, 3.25mm (US 3) Double Point Needles |
| Pattern Code: | 872 |
| Featured Products: | Valley Yarns Huntington Yarn - Merino Wool 4 Ply |
What you'll need
| Size: | 18-19” | 20-21” | 22-23” |
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Product Description
Worked in the round, Autumn Tundra from Valley Yarns features a colorful Fair Isle pattern that gives it depth and textural interest. This slouchy knitted hat is totally on trend for fall and winter. Knit in Valley Yarns Huntington, a plied fingering weight yarn which is great for colorwork and patterns with more complex stitch work. Huntington is exceptionally soft and machine-washable. Note: The colorwork is in charted form only.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: S (M, L)
Finished Measurements: 18–19 (20–21, 22–23)”
Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Huntington (75% Superwash Merino Wool/25% Nylon; 50g/218yds)
Color A – 1 hank for all sizes shown in 0605 Dark Gray Heather
Color B –1 hank for all sizes shown in 4921 Blue
Color C – 1 hank for all sizes shown in 0033 Red Purple
Color D – 1 hank for all sizes shown in 0026 Harvest Orange
Color E – 1 hank for all sizes shown in 0010 Natural
Needles:
US 2 (2.75mm) 16” circular
US 3 (3.25mm) 16” circular and DPNs
Gauge: 28 sts and 32 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 3 (3.25mm), blocked
Valley Yarns Autumn Tundra Fair Isle Knit Hat
What Is Being Made
The Valley Yarns Autumn Tundra is an intermediate-level knitted hat designed by Julie Turjoman. This cozy hat features a distinctive Fair Isle pattern worked in the round, combining multiple saturated colors in the lower rise section with a solid-color crown. Available in three finished sizes—small (18–19" head circumference), medium (20–21"), and large (22–23")—this project is designed as a quick weekend knit and makes an excellent handmade gift.
Techniques Used
This hat is worked in the round from the bottom up, a technique that creates a seamless, tubular fabric ideal for hats. The construction begins with a ribbed edge that provides stretch and a secure fit around the head. The colorwork section employs Fair Isle knitting, a traditional stranded technique where multiple yarn colors are carried across the back of the work to create intricate geometric patterns. This method adds depth and textural interest to the hat's rise. The crown is worked in a solid color, which streamlines the project and reduces complexity in the final stages. Hem slip stitching contributes to the finished edge quality. The pattern concludes with standard finishing techniques including weaving in yarn ends and mist blocking over a hat form or head-sized bowl to set the fabric.
Stitches Used
The gauge is established in Stockinette stitch (28 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches on US size 3 needles, blocked). The ribbed cuff likely uses alternating knit and purl stitches to create the elastic edge. Fair Isle colorwork relies on knit stitches worked with stranded yarns, while the solid crown continues in Stockinette stitch. Standard abbreviations include knit (K), purl (P), decrease (Dec), increase (Inc), yarn over (YO), and slip stitches (Sl) for joining and shaping.
Materials
This project requires Valley Yarns Huntington yarn, a blend of 75% Merino Wool and 25% Nylon (50g/218 yards per skein). Five skeins are needed in the following colors: Dark Grey Heather (Color A), Blue (Color B), Red Purple (Color C), Harvest Orange (Color D), and Natural (Color E). The yarn's saturated colors and stitch definition make it ideal for Fair Isle work. Needles include US size 3 (3.25 mm) 16-inch circular needles for the main fabric and US size 2 (2.75 mm) 16-inch circular needles for the ribbed cuff, along with US size 3 double-pointed needles (DPNs) for the crown decreases. Additional materials include stitch markers and a tapestry needle for finishing.
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