Retro Ski Tracks Hat and Cowl PDF Pattern

This set is inspired by retro ski outfits. These pieces are so bright and cheerful and would look great in such a wide array of colors.

This set is a special collaboration with Lolodidit Yarns and uses one full skein of USA DK, as well as five mini skeins. Click here to shop kits!

This hat is knit in the round from the brim to the top.
This cowl is knit in the round from the top edge to the bottom.
They both utilize stranded colorwork.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizing
Hat: 1 (2, 3)
Cowl: One Size

Finished Measurements
Hat:
Brim Circumference (unstretched): 16 (18.5, 21.5) in / 40.5 (47, 55.5) cm
Height: 9.5 in / 24 cm

Cowl:
Height: 7.5 in / 19 cm
Circumference: 26.5 in / 67.5 cm

Yarn & Yardage
Weight: DK
Yarn used:

MC: 1 skein or 173 yds / 158 m / 71 g of Loloditit USA DK 100% USA superwash merino (115 g = 280 yds / 256 m) in Material Girl

CCs 1-2: 2 mini skeins each or 100 yds / 92 m / 40 g of Loloditit Lil Lolo USA DK 100% USA superwash merino (28 g = 70 yds / 64 m) in Outrageous (red) & Violet Beauregarde (purple)

CC 3: 1 mini skein or 32 yds / 30 m / 13 g of Loloditit Lil Lolo USA DK 100% USA superwash merino (28 g = 70 yds / 64 m) in Royal (blue)

Gauge
21 sts and 28 rnds = 4 in / 10 cm knit in the round on larger needle in colowork pattern and blocked (ribbing gauge is the same for cowl on smaller needle)
21 sts and 36 rnds = 4 in / 10 cm knit in the round on smaller needle in twisted ribbing and blocked

Needles & Notions
US 5 / 3.75 mm – 16 in / 40 cm circular and dpns
US 6 / 4.00 mm – 16 in / 40 cm circular (for cowl)
stitch marker
cable needle
tapestry needle
scissors

Hope you enjoy!