Fair Isle Knit Hat Pattern

Create a beautiful Fair Isle knit hat with this easy-to-follow pattern. This pattern is perfect for knitters looking to practice colorwork techniques.

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in two contrasting colors (Color A and Color B)
• Needles: US 8 / UK 6 / 5 mm circular needles
• Tapestry needle

Gauge:

18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Size:

Adult, one size fits most

Instructions:

1. Using Color A, cast on 96 stitches using the long tail cast on method.
2. Ribbing: Join in the round and work k2, p2 ribbing for 1 inch.
3. Colorwork section:
   • Rounds 1-4: With Color A, knit all stitches.
   • Rounds 5-8: *With Color A, knit 2 stitches. With Color B, knit 2 stitches. Repeat from * around.
   • Rounds 9-12: With Color B, knit all stitches.
   • Rounds 13-16: *With Color B, knit 2 stitches. With Color A, knit 2 stitches. Repeat from * around.
   • Repeat Rounds 5-16 until hat measures approximately 8 inches from cast on edge, ending after a Color A section.
4. Crown shaping:
   • Round 1: *Knit 2 stitches together with Color A, knit 2 stitches with Color A. Repeat from * around.
   • Round 2: Knit all stitches with Color A.
   • Round 3: *Knit 1 stitch, knit 2 stitches together. Repeat from * around with Color A.
   • Round 4: Knit all stitches with Color A.
   • Round 5: Knit 2 stitches together around with Color A.
   • Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches and pull tight to close the crown.
5. Weave in all ends and block your hat to shape.

Your Fair Isle knit hat is now ready to wear and show off your colorwork skills!

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