Elisabet Hat Pattern (Worsted Version)

Inspired by a sweater seen in Nancy Drew: Sea of Darkness, this hat pattern uses stranded colorwork in 3 colors to create crosses, zigzigs, and diamond motifs.

Knit from the bottom up, starting with a long-tail cast-on, the pattern is good for those wanting to explore colorwork a little more. 

Available in 5 sizes:
-Child 1/Toddler: 16" head circumference
-Child 2: 18" head circumference
-Adult S: 20" head circumference
-Adult M: 22" head circumference
-Adult L: 24" head circumference

Gauge swatch is knit in the round using the larger size needles.

Required materials: 
-16" circulars in US size 5 and 6, or size to meet gauge
-double pointed needles in US size 6, or size to meet gauge (OPTIONAL)
-stitch markers
-scissors
-yarn/tapestry needle

Approximate yarn amounts per size:
Child 1: 40 yds MC, 12 yds CC1, 38 yds CC2
Child 2: 46 yds MC, 14 yds CC1, 44 yds CC2
Adult S: 52 yds MC, 16 yds CC1, 54 yds CC2
Adult M: 75 yds MC, 17 yds CC1, 73 yds CC2
Adult L: 85 yds MC, 18 yds CC1, 80 yds CC2

Hat shown in photo is an Adult L, and uses < 1 skein each of Istex Lettlopi in colorways Ocean Blue, Stone Blue and Air Blue.

This pattern is also available in a DK version.