1253 Taklamakan - Hat Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Peru

Valley Yarns Taklamakan, a stunning colourwork hat, is knit in two colours of Peru and perfect as the weather turns cold. The hat is knit in the round seamlessly from the brim to the crown. Valley Yarns Peru is a spectacular blend of baby alpaca, Merino wool, with a hint of nylon. Peru’s chainette construction creates a warm, lightweight fabric with a gorgeous drape. The colourwork patterns are in chart form only.

Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner
Sizes: Adult S (L)
Finished Measurements: Shown in size L
    Circumference – 20 (22)”
    Height – 8” for all sizes
Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Peru (84% Baby Alpaca/ 8% Merino Wool/ 8% Nylon; 50g/120yds)
    MC – 1 ball shown in 11 Frost
     CC – 1 ball shown on in 16 Berry Compote
Needles:
    US 8 (5.00mm) 16” circular for ribbing
    US 9 (5.50mm) 16” and DPNs to get gauge
Gauge: 20 sts and 26 rows = 4” in stocking stitch in colourwork pattern on US 9 (5.50mm), blocked