Bloom Hat
This slouchy hat is a tactile delight that adds blooming flowers to any day. Lightweight fabric is the perfect way to add springy joy throughout the year. Hat is worked from the bottom up with a slipped stitch brim and textured flowers that grow together on the crown. Written instructions, chart & video tutorial are provided for Bloom technique. Pattern is written for adventurous beginning level knitters ready to experiment with clever techniques. Hat is shown in Adult Small with approx 2.75"/7 cm negative ease. Choose a size that is smaller than your actual head circumference.
S I Z E: Newborn (Toddler, Child)(Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)
C I R C U M F E R E N C E: 11.5 (13.75, 16)(18.25, 20.5, 22.75)"/29 (35, 40.5)(46.5, 52, 58) cm
L E N G T H: 6.5 (7.75, 9)(10.25, 10.25, 10.25)"/16.5 (19.5, 23)(26, 26, 26) cm
T O O L S: Size 5 (3.75 mm) 16"(40 cm) circular needles and set of DPNs (or needles for preferred small circumference method), crochet hook in similar size to working needles, Stitch markers, tapestry needle
Note: Smallest sizes may be worked more comfortably on DPNs throughout.
G A U G E: 21 sts and 32 rounds per 4"/10 cm in Blooms
YA R N: DK weight yarn: 70 (100, 140)(170, 190, 220) yards/65 (95, 130)(160, 175, 205) meters
S A M P L E YA R N: La Bien Aimée Merino DK [100% merino; 252 yards/230 meters per 4.1 ounce/115 gram skein] in The Hotness; 1 skein
