Kasilof is a quick and simple colorwork hat, great for beginner knitters or gift knitting. There are a few rounds that carry 3 colors to keep you on your toes! It is named for Kasilof, Alaska, a beautiful small town on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula.

MATERIALS

Yarn

Lang Cashmere Light

88% Cashmere/ 12% Polyamide

25 g, 93 yards [85 m}

Colors used sample

C1: 8419 (medium grey)

C2: 8011 (black)

C3: 8536 (pale grey)

Yardage:

Unfolded Brim

C1: 108 (120, 132) yards [99 (110, 121) m]

C2: 45 (50, 55) yards [42 (46, 51) m]

C3: 18 (20, 22) yards [17 (19, 20) m]

Folded Brim

C1: 117 (130, 146) yards [107 (119, 134) m]

C2: 45 (50, 55) yards [42 (46, 51) m]

C3: 18 (20, 22) yards [17 (19, 20) m]

Needles:

—One 16” circular needle, US size 6/ 4.0 mm (or one size smaller than needle required to get gauge)

—One 16” circular needle, US size 7/ 4.5 mm (or size required to get gauge)

—US size 7/ 4.5 mm DPNs or a longer circular needle for Magic Loop method for crown shaping

Gauge in colorwork pattern, over 4" after blocking:

20 sts and 26 rounds

Other notions:

Stitch markers, darning needle, scissors, pompom (optional) balloon or bowl for blocking

Sizes

S (M, L)

Un-stretched circumference: 19.25 (21, 22.5)"  [49.5 (53.5, 57) cm]

Height:

Unfolded Brim Version: 9 (10, 10.5)" [23 (25.5, 27) cm]

Folded Brim Version: 10 (11, 11.5)" [25.5 (28, 29) cm]