Her lips puckered with joy at the zingy sweetness of her grandfather’s home-baked, raspberry tart. Its shortbread bottom balanced the ripe, sour notes of the berries perfectly. She took another bite, savoring the moment and the flavor. As she smiled, she could see how pleased her grandfather was with his newest creation; he’d always wanted to be a baker.

Difficulty
Intermediate

Techniques To Indulge In
Post Stitches, Top-Down Construction, Working in the Continuous Rounds

Finished Measurements (inches/cm)
18” in circumference x 8.5” tall (45.7 cm x 21.6 cm)

Gauge in Pattern
After completing RND 8, the diameter of your hat’s crown when laid flat should measure 6 inches (15 cm).

Hook
US Size H/8: 5.00 mm

Notions
Tapestry Needle, Scissors, Stitch Marker, Tape Measure, Pom-Pom (optional)

Yarn

228 yards (208 meters) of worsted weight

Outcast Relics, Worsted (100% Superwash Merino), (1) skein: 218 yards (199 meters) and 100 grams (3.5 ounces) per skein

Featured Color: Merlot