Forest hat

Forest Hat by Evvash

What is Being Made

The Forest Hat is a stranded colorwork knit hat designed by eVVash. This intermediate-level knitting project features a traditional colorwork technique that creates a patterned, textured design. The finished hat showcases multiple colors working together in a cohesive forest-inspired aesthetic, making it a stylish and wearable accessory.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pattern employs stranded colorwork as its primary technique, a method where two or more yarn colors are carried across the fabric simultaneously. Stranded colorwork requires careful tension management to ensure even stitches and prevent puckering. The technique involves dropping and picking up different colored yarns at strategic points to create the pattern. This intermediate-level project is suitable for knitters who have mastered basic knitting skills and are ready to tackle the complexity of managing multiple yarn colors in a single row.

Stitches and Construction

The Forest Hat is constructed using standard knit stitches worked in the round on circular needles. The pattern is worked flat in rows according to the stitch gauge of 24 stitches by 28 rows per 4 inches (10 centimeters). The circular construction method ensures a seamless, professional finish typical of quality hat designs.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The original yarn recommended for this project is DROPS Nepal, a blend of 65% wool and 35% alpaca. The pattern calls for an aran weight yarn at approximately 82 yards per 1.75 ounces (75 meters per 50 grams).

Yarn quantities by color:

• 1 skein in beige (DROPS Nepal #mix colour 0300)
• 2 skeins in olive (DROPS Nepal #mix colour 7238)
• 1 skein in white (DROPS Nepal #uni colour 1101)

Yarn substitution is permitted as long as the replacement yarn maintains the same yardage and weight proportions: approximately 1.75 ounces (50 grams) per 82 yards (75 meters).

Tools and Notions Required

• US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles, 16 inches (40 centimeters) long, or US 4 (3.5 mm) double-pointed needles
• Tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends
• Scissors
• Row counter (recommended but not required)
• Stitch marker (recommended but not required)

The pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF from eVVash, allowing knitters to access the complete instructions digitally. For pattern support, clarifications, or to report potential errors, eVVash provides customer service at pattern@evvash.com.