This year I had the good fortune of visiting Tromsø, in Norway.  I knew it would be cold, very cold. And that I’d need a hat. A warm one.  Simple things don’t require complicated introductions or explanations.  Here’s a simple pattern for the warmest hat.

Enjoy!

SIZES  1 (2, 3). Shown in size 3.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS  Circumference (un-stretched): 18 (20, 22)“ 45 (50, 55 cm).

MATERIALS  Yarn: 2 balls of of Snefnug by CaMaRose (55% Alpaca / 35% cotton / 10% Merino; 120yd 110m; 50g), or 200 (220, 240) yd 182 (201, 220) m of bulky weight yarn. Shown in color 7331, Vissengrøn.  Needles: US 8 5 mm circular needles.  Other notions: Stitch markers, darning needle. Extra needle in a similar size for 3-needle bind off.

GAUGE  17.5 sts and 19 rounds to 4” (10cm) in k1, p1 ribbing, un-stretched on US 8 5 mm needles after blocking.