Montana Hat Kit - makes one hat

Montana really does have big skies! What started out as an ad campaign using the title of a book, the” Big Sky State” stuck as the unofficial nickname of Montana, perfectly describing the nearly unobstructed views of vast grasslands and prairies in the eastern half of the state. In stark contrast, the Rocky Mountain Range cuts through the western half of the state creating spectacular alpine forests, glaciers, lakes, rivers, mountain peaks, and meadows, especially in picturesque Glacier National Park near the northernmost border of the state. In a state with the most grizzlies in the lower 48 and where cows outnumber humans, you’ll also find great food, fascinating history, a rich Native American and cattle-ranching culture, and a strong sense of community. Even the bigger cities somehow have a small-town vibe.

Wild Montana skies and cattle ranching feature BIG in this design. With or without the optional cattle, the scene is classic Montana.

I changed some of the yarns on Nancy’s pattern to include Montana indie dyer “Western Sky Knits” Colors and amounts used as shown:
A: WSK - Worsted: Leaf (40 g/ 84 yd./ 79 m)
B: Malabrigo Rios: Black* (5 g/ 10 yd./ 9 m)
C: WSK - Worsted Northern Sea(33 g/ 71 yd./ 65 m)
D: Malabrigo - Rios Cape Cod Grey (15 g/ 30 yd./ 27 m)
E: Malabrigo Rios - Natural(20 g/ 40 yd./ 36 m)

Kit includes yarn to make one beanie + paper pattern.