Proto-Lola

Lola wanted a new hat... and whatever Lola wants, Lola gets! Right?
This two-color hat is a great intro to color work. It begins with a SUPER soft merino yarn to keep the wool itchiness to a minimum (Lola has a surprisingly sensitive forehead), and then incorporates Lola’s favorite Icelandic yarn for a colorwork pop and WARMTH! This might be the perfect hat to celebrate Lola!

Kits for Proto-Lola were September’s shipment for Lola’s Choice (Laura’s super fun small knitted kit club). If you sign up now you'll start with Proto-Lola!!!

MATERIALS
MC- 70 (75, 80, 90) yards [64 (69, 73, 83) meters] Aran weight yarn
CC- 75 (80, 90, 95) yards [69 (73, 83, 87) meters] Aran weight yarn

Yarn I Used:
MC- Berroco, Catena (94% Merino wool, 6% nylon; 120 yd [110 m]/ 1.75 oz [50 g])
col. 5440 Jade
CC- Istex, Léttlopi (100% Icelandic wool; 109 yd [100 m]/ 1.75 oz [50 g]); col. 1418 Straw
US Size 7 [4.5 mm] 16-inch circular needle, or one size smaller than needed to obtain gauge
US Size 8 [5 mm] 16-inch circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge (for colorwork)
1 set US Size 8 [5 mm] double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle, stitch marker(s)
Pom-pom maker (optional)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
XS (S, M, L)
Approx. 16.5 (19.5, 22.5, 25.5) inches [42 (50, 57, 65) cm] around, unstretched
 To fit head up to 18 (21, 24, 27) inches [46 (53, 61, 69) cm] around

GAUGE
17 sts x 22 rnds = 4”/10 cm in colorwork, blocked on larger needle