The Bloom Hat pattern is inspired by my love for nature and wildflowers and is a great way to combine a variegated and solid or semi-solid yarn into an eye-catching and comfortable cloche-style hat.

Beginning with the Channel Island Cast-On, you’ll create a delicate decorative edge. It is then worked from the bottom up, starting by knitting flat for the brim and then continuing to work in the round for the body and crown of the hat. The hat design showcases the elegant Row of Flowers stitch pattern, and I have created a step-by-step tutorial video to make it easy for you.

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APPROXIMATE SIZE:
To fit 20”-22”/51-56 cm head circumference
• Circumference (Body): Approx. 18”/45.5 cm
• Height: Approx. 8.25”/21 cm

YARN:
DK Weight Yarn in 2 colors:
• Color A: Variegated Color, approx. 22 g
• Color B: Solid / Semi-Solid Color, approx. 31 g

Sample uses KFI Collection Indulgence Mini (100% Fine Superwash Wool, 153 yds/140 m per 50 g); Sample uses 2 skeins from the 7D Violet Hill set.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS:
• US 6/4.0 mm 16”/40 cm circular needle
• US 6/4.0 mm double-pointed needles
• 1 Locking Stitch Marker
• Darning Needle
• 1 Button, approx. 1.5”/38 mm (optional)
• Sewing needle & thread for the button (optional)

GAUGE:
Garter Stitch:
20 sts x 44 rows = 4”/10 cm worked flat, after blocking, using US 6/4.0 mm needles.

Row of Flowers Motif:
Each 10-st repeat measures approx. 1.75”/4.5 cm wide, using US 6/4.0 mm needles, worked in the round.

Because I value your knitting time, this pattern has been tech edited and test knit to ensure the best knitting experience possible for you! If you require pattern support, please email me at hello@doublethestitches.com.