Frosted Top

Colder weather means it’s time for warm woolens, and what better way to adorn them than with snowflakes? This stranded colorwork hat is worked from brim to crown, using mini-skeins and different sized snowflakes to create a gradient effect. It is the perfect complement to the Frosted sweater, and doubles as a gauge swatch for the pullover. The Frosted Top may look cool, but it’s sure to keep you warm and cozy all winter long.

SIZES 
Adult S (M, L) to fit head circumference of 21 (23, 25)”; 9.25” deep

YARN 
Black Trillium SUBLIME DK 
(100% Superwash Merino, 260 yards / 100g): 
Main Color: 1 skein, or 175 yards 
Black Trillium SUBLIME DK Gradient Set 
(100% Superwash Merino, 650 yards / 250g): 
COLORS CC1-CC5: 1 set of mini-skeins, or approx. 20 yards in each of 5 colors (does not include pompom)

Sample shown in ‘Silverlight’ and ‘Sky’ mini skeins

NEEDLES 
US 5 (3.75mm), US 4 (3.5mm), and US 3 (3.25mm), or as required to meet gauge: 16” (40cm) circular for each size and DPNs in middle-sized size

GAUGE 
25 sts and 36 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on middle-sized needles

25 sts and 27 rows = 4 inches in stranded colorwork on largest needles

NOTIONS 
16 (18, 19) stitch markers, tapestry needle

SKILL LEVEL 
Intermediate