Harbor Hat pattern

"While dining in Oslo at Akershus Fortress, our coasters had this 'X' motif on them. Then I noticed it in the brickwork of one of the barns in the complex. The fort sits at the edge of the Oslo Harbor, which in turn is part of the Oslo Fjord. Hence, the Harbor Hat. The motifs of the very graphic 'X' and the traditional Norwegian star join to honor a country that I have come to love. This hat can be knit in three sizes in ski hat fashion or as a cap in one size that snugs the head." ~Joan 

Sizes:
Version 1 (longer), small, medium, large (19," 21," 23.5").
Version 2 (shorter), medium (21").

Yarn:
Fingering weight, samples made with Rauma Garn Finull (50 g, 191 yds/175 m).
Three colors:
(A) Black - 230 yds (210 m);
(B) White - 95 yds (87 m);
(C) Red - 61 yds (56 m).
Note, if making shorter version, you will need only one skein of black.

Needles and Notions:
US 1/2.5 mm and US 3/3.25 mm for circular knitting or size to achieve gauge. Size 12 Steel Crochet hook OR folded piece of beading wire and 60 size 6/0 red beads. Optional: scrap yarn for provisional cast-on. Stitch marker, tapestry needle.

Skills:
Stranded knitting, knitting from a chart, placing beads on live stitches.

Written/Charted:
Charted with written support.

Design by Joan Sheridan