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blomst
is a feminine hat, worked in a luxurious blend of alpaca, silk, cashmere & mohair.
A simple to knit and elegant accessory you might wear it during autumn & spring, or whenever chilly weather calls for a light hat to keep you warm.

size
The pattern for the hat comes in one size for adults.
You can adjust the circumference of the i-cord brim cast off to fit head sizes of 54-58cm (21-22”).

finished measurements
ca. 26cm (10 1/4”) width at widest point
ca. 21cm (8 1/4”) height
Height can be easily adjusted as described in pattern.

gauge
19 sts and 24 rounds for 10x10cm (4x4”) with 4.5mm in pattern blocked

yarn

• 220m (240yd) of fingering weight alpaca yarn -> approx. 400m/100g (437yd/100g) The sample used Lain’amourée Aphrodite in colour ‘De La Tendresse En Boutons’
• 220m (240yd) of lace weight silk-mohair yarn -> approx. 420m/50g (459yd/50g) The sample used Lain’amourée Orphée in colour ‘De La Tendresse En Boutons’

materials

• one circular needle 4.5mm (US 7)
• one circular needle 4.0mm (US 6)
• tapestry needle
• one stitch marker

construction
The hat is knitted bottom-up with 4 strands of yarn held together (2 strands alpaca + 2 strands mohair = 4 strands yarn).