Sikkim is named for the Noble or Sikkim Rhubarb of the Himalaya Mountains. Its patterning and color are reminiscent of the growth pattern of this bold plant. Although this hat is more appropriate for strolling down urban streets than hiking in the Himalayas, it will dress your head in style.

There is no time to get bored while knitting the vibrant Sikkim. The colors and the patterns change so frequently that even at a gauge of 7 stitches to the inch, this hat seems to fly off the needles.

Sikkim is worked from the bottom up, using two circular needles.

Finished Size: 19" circumference at ribbing, relaxed

Gauge: 28 stitches = 4" (10cm) in stockinette stitch on larger needles.

Materials: 3 colors of fingering weight sock yarn, approx. 230 yds/50 g.

Two pairs US size 3 (2.25mm) circulars 24" or size to obtain gauge. Two pairs US size 1 (3.25mm) circulars 24" or needles two US sizes or 1mm smaller than needles used for gauge.