Port Tack

Sailing, sailing, over the ocean blue… This quirky little hat was inspired by a sunny sail in the Caribbean Sea. Hardly the place for a woolly toque, but you can’t question the design muses. Wear this hat on a cold winter’s day and start dreaming of your next summer holiday!

**Materials Needed:**145 metres / 161 yards of worsted weight yarn in 6 colours: - 65 m / 70 yards of the Main Colour (MC) - 20 m / 21 yards each of Contrast Colours 1, 2, 3, and 4 (C1, C2, C3, and C4) - Approximately 5 m / 6 yards of Contrast Colour 5 (C5).

The sample was knit using a mix of colours from Diamond Yarns Tradition and Berroco Vintage. For a similar look, try Debbie Bliss Cashmerino in Charcoal (MC), Speedwell Blue (C1), Blackberry (C2), Grey (C3), White (C4), and Burnt Orange (C5).

4 mm / US 6 circular knitting needles, 40cm / 16 inches in length

4.5 mm / US 7 circular knitting needles, 40cm / 16 inches in length

4.5 mm / US 7 double pointed needles