The Sledding Hat was created for quarter 1 (Heads) of the Head 2 Toe with Kino and Jo knitalong (KAL), a year-long event with Kino Knits and Jesie Ostermiller. Throughout 2022, knit a pattern in specific categories by either designer for the chance to win prizes! Visit the KAL FAQ page for more information and tag your entries on social media with #Head2ToeKAL.

Whether you’re “team sledding” or “team I-can-see-fine-from-the-window” you definitely still need a perfect winter hat. The Sledding Hat is a delightful combination of folded brim, stranded colorwork and a fluffy pompom! With endless color combinations and multiple sizes, you’ll be able to knit one for everyone you know!

Finished Size
Sizes 1 (2, 3): 19 (21, 23)” 47.5 (52.5, 57.5) cm head circumference and 11.25 (12.25, 13.25)” 28 (30.5, 33) cm in total height (ribbing unfolded).

Needles
Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16” (40 cm) circular (circ).
Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16” (40 cm) circular (circ) and set of double-pointed needles (DPNs).

Notions
Markers (m); tapestry needle; 2” pompom maker (optional).

Yarn
Emma’s Yarn Washable Worsted (100% Superwash Merino; 218 yds 200 m/3.5 oz 100 g): Weathervane (A), Volume (B), Himalayan Salt (C) and Buttonwood (D); 1 skein each.

Gauge
21 sts & 26 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stranded colorwork pattern.

Notes
The hat is worked in the round from the bottom of the brim to the top.

This design uses 4 colors, making the possibilities for color substitution easy and endless. A good suggestion for color selection on this design is to choose either 3 lighter colors and 1 dark OR 3 darker colors and 1 light. The different color being Color B.