This stashbusting knitting pattern is a downloadable PDF that guides you to knit a hat from the bottom up, featuring stranded colorwork in a fall-inspired design worked in 4 colors. The pattern includes 3 sizes for children and adults and clear step-by-step instructions.

Wrap your head in the beauty of autumn with the Fall Medley Hat, the perfect companion to the Fall Medley Sweater. This hat showcases a charming color pattern reminiscent of the vibrant foliage and crisp air of the season. Worked from the bottom up in stranded colorwork and topped with a playful pompom, it’s available in three sizes-child, adult small, and adult large. Whether you’re enjoying a brisk walk or cozying up inside, the Fall Medley Hat adds a touch of autumnal warmth to any day.

Sizing
Child (Adult S/M, Adult L)
Hat circumference: 14.75 (18.25, 22) inches / 37 (46, 56) cm
Total hat height (inc. ribbing): 7.75 (9.5, 11) inches / 19.5 (25, 28) cm

Sizes names are given as an indication only. Pick a size 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) smaller than your head circumference.

Yarn and yardage
DK weight yarn in 4 colors.
Shown in: Miss Babs Yowza and Yowza Mini. Colorways: MC: Cacao; CC1: Slot Canyon; CC2: Sapsucker; CC3: Roasted Pumpkin.

MC: 109 (168, 226) yds / 100 (154, 207) m
CC1: 27 (42, 56) yds / 25 (38, 51) m
CC2: 22 (34, 45) yds / 20 (31, 41) m
CC3: 22 (34, 45) yds / 20 (31, 41) m
You can knit this pattern with only one contrasting color. If doing so, the yardage required for CC will be 71 (110, 146) yds / 65 (101, 134) m.

Difficulty
Intermediate: knitting in the round, stranded colorwork (Fair Isle) in two colors, reading a chart, basic stitches, basic increases and decreases.