My First Fair Isle Hat pattern

"This hat is a great way to learn how to knit Fair Isle. Follow our color chart or create your own color combo with the chart provided to knit this cute hat. What makes this a good first Fair Isle project? Several things, starting from the beginning:
1) it uses a simple one-color ribbing,
2) the background color remains constant throughout,
3) the patterns are simple with easily memorable repeats within each row,
4) the number of colors are reduced, shading occurs using only two instead of three or more colors,
5) the decreases are bordered by the background color to make it easier to see their location, and
6) the patterns in the crown use only one foreground color per pattern. This hat is a perennial favorite." ~Joan

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

Yarn:
Fingering weight, sample made with Jamieson's Spindrift (25 g, 115 yds/105 m). 
Six colors:
(A) 160 Midnight - 115 yds (105 m);
(B) 271 Flame - 30 yds (27 m);
(C) 147 Moss - 30 yds (27 m);
(D) 1140 Granny Smith - 30 yds (27 m);
(E) 182 Buttercup - 30 yds (27 m);
(F) 587 Madder - 30 yds (27 m).

Needles and Notions:
US 1/2.5 mm and US 3/3.25 mm for circular knitting or size to achieve gauge. Stitch marker, tapestry needle.

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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