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Introducing the Little Boxes Hat, a quick project that combines simple elegance with creative colorwork. Named for its unique boxy pattern, this design offers an excellent opportunity to play with color contrasts and showcase those vibrant handspun or indie-dyed yarns.
 
Designed for knitters of all skill levels using DK weight yarn, the Little Boxes Hat features an engaging colorwork pattern that creates a beautiful motif. With sizes ranging from baby to adult, this pattern is perfect for making personalized hats for each family member or as special gifts that are sure to be cherished.
 
Embrace the chill and add a splash of color to your cold-weather look with Little Boxes, a hat that’s as fun to knit as it is to wear.
 
YARN
Designed using Mitchell Wool Co. American FIber DK Yarn (60 % USA Raised Suri Alpaca, 40% 18.2 micron American Rambouillet, 150 yd/137 m, 50g) in Midnight [MC] and Spincycle Yarns Dream State (100% Superwash American Wool, 150 yd/137 m, 50g in Ghost Ranch [CC].
 
Yarn requirements by yardage:
Main Color: 65, 75, 85 (95, 103, 113) yd
Contrast Color: 38, 44, 50 (56, 60, 66) yd
 
Yarn requirements by meter:
Main Color: 59, 69, 78, (87, 94, 103) m
Contrast Color: 35, 40, 46 (51, 55, 60) m
 
NOTE: If you choose a folded brim, yardage will be increased by 15, 19, 21 (23, 25, 27) yd / 14.3, 17.5, 19.5 (21.6, 23.5, 25.5) m.
 
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
RIBBING: US 5/3.5 mm 16”/40 cm circular needle
BODY: US 7/4.05 mm 16”/40 cm circular needle and DPNs
 
GAUGE
24 sts x 28 rnds = 4”/10 cm, in stockinette stitch in the round on larger needles, blocked
 
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference (unstretched): 13, 15, 17 (19, 20.5, 22.5)” / 33, 38, 43 (48, 52, 57) cm
Height: 9.5”/24 cm
Fit: Includes 2”/5 cm negative ease.
 
TOOLS
(1) stitch marker
tapestry needle