Continuing the theme of travel and exploration is my newest pattern, The Wayfarer Hat, a companion to the Passport Mitts. A wayfarer is one who travels, especially on foot. Johnny Appleseed was a wayfarer, as are those who travel the Camino de Santiago. To my mind, a wayfarer is a wanderer, one open to what the road may bring, an explorer. Here then, is The Wayfarer Hat:

This hat is fun to knit and stylish to wear. The pattern is written for four sizes, fitting head sizes 18-25 inches. It is written for a snug fit and includes modifications for a more relaxed fit. It calls for Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo, a lovely sport weight in amazing colorways.
This is the original snug fit, worked in Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo in the colorway Indiecita:
This is Leanne’s lovely Wayfarer, knit in the Malabrigo Arroyo in the colorway Lavanda, relaxed fit:

This beautiful Wayfarer was knit by Alex, using madelinetosh Tosh DK in the colorway Cousteau. The madelinetosh shows the stitch definition beautifully. This is also the relaxed fit.

Martha’s gorgeous Wayfarer (relaxed fit) and Passport Mitts, at the Oregon Coast. Malabrigo Arroyo in the colorway Aguas:

I am offering an introductory special for The Wayfarer. Follow the link and enter the coupon code Wayfarer20 here for 20% off the regular price of $5.00. This code is good through 11:59 pm Pacific Time January 9, 2016.
Or, purchase Passport Mitts and The Wayfarer Hat together for the discounted price of $8.00, no coupon code needed, here: Passport Mitts/The Wayfarer Hat Set. If you have previously purchased one of the patterns, this link does not work and you will need to purchase the second pattern singly on Ravelry. In addition, it does not work if you have received one of the patterns for free.
I hope that you will check out this pattern. It was a joy to design and it is a joy to see it become a reality at the hands of other knitters. Thank you for letting me share it with you!
What a lovely set! (Yes, I am totally thinking ahead to next year’s Christmas gift-knitting…)
Thank you! (I like the way you think!) 😉
Beautiful, and a wonderful yarn choice!!
Thank you, Belinda. The Arroyo has behaved perfectly for both patterns, and is available in such gorgeous colorways!
I’m so happy you’re so actively working on your designs. I do some designing myself and it is hard work! I haven’t put the effort into it you have, and don’t plan to, but I can appreciate all that you’re doing!
Thank you! This means a lot to me!