Luzerne Hat

This pattern is available on Ravelry.

by Whitney Hayward

One of my strongest memories from childhood is watching bright lush green cut for hay, fading to light green and gold in the sun. This pattern was inspired by that visual.

Finished Measurements
17 ¾” / 45 cm brim circumference and 8 ½” / 21.5 cm height with brim folded. Hat fits an adult’s 20-23” / 51-58.5 cm circumference head.

Yarn
Stone Wool Cormo
(100% Wyoming/Cormo wool; approx 200yd 182m/100g)
MC: Alfalfa 01, 1 skein
CC1: Alfalfa 02, 1 skein
CC2: Alfalfa 03, 1 skein

Needles
US 6 4.0 mm for cast on: 16” / 40 cm circ
US 7 4.5 mm for rib trim: 16” / 40 cm circ
US 8 5.0 mm for main hat: 16” / 40 cm circ and DPNs, or longer
circ if you use the Magic Loop method
or size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions
Stitch Markers
Tapestry Needle

Gauge

20 sts and 24 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in colorwork pattern and stockinette with largest needles, after blocking