Get out and enjoy the outdoors with the Autumn Flora Hat. A quick knit in toasty, warm aran weight yarn, Autumn Flora features a twisted ribbing that diminishes into pointed arches that, in turn, trail into the body of the hat before transforming into the stems of large, oval leaves. Samples were knit in a luscious merino/alpaca blend tweed, but this hat would be equally suited to any other aran weight yarn as well.
$5.50
ADD TO CARTNOTE: This original design pattern is the copyrighted property of Melissa Burke, Apiary Knits, and is intended for the personal use of the original purchaser only. Please do not reproduce or distribute this pattern (in whole or in part) without express written permission from Melissa Burke, Apiary Knits.
SIZE(S):
One size. Hat fits an adult head size of approx 21” – 24” (53.5 cm – 61 cm). Blocked hat circumference approx 19.5” (49.5 cm), unstretched. Hat is very stretchy. Hat length is approx 8.5” (21.5 cm).
CHARTED/WRITTEN:
The pattern is fully charted, but also includes complete written directions so the ability to read a chart is not necessary to work this pattern.
GAUGE:
Using larger-sized needles, 18 sts/24 rnds to 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch, blocked.
The Autumn Flora Hat is knit in the round from the bottom up.
To work this pattern, you will need to know:
- Knit and purl stitches
- Knit in the round
- Long-tail cast on
- Increase and decrease stitches – YO, P2TOG, SL1 K2TOG PSSO (and a twisted variation), twisted variations of CDD
- Twisted stitches – KTBL
YARN:
Allow approx 132 yds (121 m) heavy worsted/aran weight yarn.
A yarn with good stitch definition is recommended. Tonals will work, but highly variegated yarn may distract from the stitch pattern.
NEEDLES:
US 6 (4 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular
US 7 (4.5 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular
US 7 (4.5 mm) 7” (20 cm) double-pointed
Or any size needed to obtain correct gauge.
NOTIONS:
Tapestry/blunt yarn needle
Stitch marker