This pattern was originally published as For Yarn’s Sake’s contribution to the 2015 Rose City Yarn Crawl, March 5 – 8, 2015 in Portland, Oregon. It is available for download individually or as part of the 2015 RCYC eBook: Postcards from Portland: 2015 Rose City Yarn Crawl Pattern Collection.

Inspired by the most photographed man in Portland. John Seward Johnson II’s bronze sculpture “Allow Me,” commonly known as Umbrella Man sits on Pioneer Courtyard Square, inviting visitors to stop, say hello, take a picture, and occasionally, when the winter chill sets in, adorn him with a handknit scarf and hat.

Yarn:
(2) skeins Black Trillium Fibre Studio’s Sublime, one each in contrasting colors. Colorways shown are Little Mouse, Pretty In, and For Yarn’s Sake’s exclusive colorway, Bibbidi.

Finished Size:
Adult, Circumference measures 20.5”

Needles:
US 5 (3.75mm) 16” Circular Needle (you’ll need a second needle for the brim)

Notions:
(1) stitch marker
tapestry needle to weave in ends

Skill Level:
Intermediate