Description

This hat was inspired by the beautiful colors of the Madrona tree. The band is knit, assembled, and attached after felting the hat, providing a nice mix of textures.

Finished Measurements

18 (20, 22, 24)” [46 (51, 56, 61) cm] circumference

Materials

• Worsted weight 100% wool yarn, approx 220 yds [201 m] MC, 25 yds [23 m] CC
• US size 7 [4.5 mm] dpn—2
• US size 10 [6 mm] 16” circular needles
• US size 10 [6 mm] dpn set
• Stitch marker
• Matching thread
• Yarn needle
• Sewing needle

Gauge

Approximate gauge: 3.5 sts & 4 rnds to the inch before felting and after blocking.

Skills Used

Knitting in the round, increases, decreases, felting, hand sewing

Yarn used: Cascade 220 (100% wool), MC #2414, CC #9464B

Construction

The hat is knit in the round from brim to crown, and then the flowers are knit in a chain and attached after the hat is felted.