Knit in super bulky Malabrigo Rasta, Frosty Helix is a cozy hat designed to keep you warm in the chilliest weather. It’s knit from the bottom up, utilizing stripes and slipped stitches to create a graceful swirling pattern that continues all the way to the crown.

Yarn
MC: Approx 44 (55, 66) yd / 40 (50, 60) m super bulky weight yarn
CC: Approx 20 (25, 30) yd / 18 (23, 28) m super bulky weight yarn
Suggested Yarn: Malabrigo Rasta (100% Merino Wool, 90 yd / 150 g), sample used 1 skein each in colorways Solis (MC) and Cucumber (CC)

Gauge
10 sts and 14 rounds / 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch

Tools
Size 15 (10 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needles (or size needed to meet gauge)
Size 15 (10 mm) DPNs or 40” (100 cm) circular for magic loop (or size to match gauge needle)
Size 13 (9 mm) 16” (40 cm) (or 1 needle size smaller than gauge needle)
Cable Needle
1 stitch marker
Tapestry needle

Finished Measurements
Approx 16” (20”, 24”) / 40 (51, 61) cm circumference x 9” / 23 cm height

Thanks so much to all my lovely test knitters!