Breaking Waves Hat pattern

"I designed this hat while sitting on a bluff on the Niagara escarpment overlooking Lake Michigan. It was an early fall day with a bit of chill in the air and there were a few white caps on the horizon. Just the kind of day for which sitting and knitting by the fire is made. The result is this warm and toasty cap celebrating the Great Lakes." ~ Joan

Sizes:
Medium, large (21," 22.5").

Yarn:
Sport weight, sample made with Rauma Garn Tumi (50 g, 142 yds/130 m). 
Three colors:
(A) 1244 Petrol - 100 yds (91 m);
(B) 2187 Light Petrol- 85 yds (78 m);
(C) SFN 10 Natural - 120 yds (110 m).

Needles and Notions:
US 1/2.5 mm and US 3/3.25 mm for circular knitting or size to achieve gauge.
Spare needle of same or smaller size than the smaller needler to use when removing the (optional) provisional cast on. 
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, and a scrap of smooth cotton yarn measuring approximately four yards/meters for the provisional cast on.

Skills:
Knitting in the round, two-color stranded knitting, following a chart.

Written/Charted:
Charted with written support.

Design by Joan Sheridan

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