Aspen Ski Hat by Linda Permann
Keep him warm on the slopes with this mock Fair Isle cap. Each round is worked using only one color of yarn, with spike stitches adding interest to the stripes.

YARN
STITCH NATION Full O' Sheep, 3.5oz/100g balls, each approx 155yd/142m (Peruvian wool)

• 1 ball #2301 Latte
• 1 ball #2915 Chianti
• 1 ball #2820 Ocean
• 1 ball #2350 Hazelnut

CROCHET HOOK
Size I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook

NOTIONS
Yarn needle

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx 22"/56cm circumference x 10.5"/26.5cm long, including earflaps
Note Hat will stretch to fit heads up to 24"/61cm.

GAUGE
Rounds 1–7 = 5"/12.5cm diameter

NOTE ABOUT PATTERNS
This is only a preview of the pattern available in the November/December 2011 issue, so you can see the yarn and ensure you have the necessary supplies. If you have specific questions about this pattern, please email the editorial staff.

The pattern for this project is available in hard copy only. To get only the November/December 2011 issue with this pattern, buy individual issues here. Don't miss any of our patterns in the future: SUBSCRIBE NOW.