The “Blooming Mandala” hat is a colorwork beanie-style hat knitted from the top down in the round. The ribbing section is worked in 1 by 2 rib and folded to the outside. This results in a double layer of fabric to protect your ears from the cold.

The knitting process starts in the center of the flower and the stitches are increased as part of the Blooming Mandala colorwork motif. A crochet hook is used to cast on in a small circle with unspun yarn. This technique is explained through a photo tutorial in the pattern.
The pattern also provides a reverse colorwork chart in addition to the original chart.

Sizes: 1 (2)
Finished hat circumference: 55 (60) cm or 22 (24) inches
-->The pattern is designed to be worn with slightly negative ease or no ease.

Yarn: Honer Och Eir Nutiden held double
Main Colour: 65 (75) g
Contrast Colour: 30 (35) g
--> Since every Nutiden blend is different in feel and yardage, the recommended amounts include a buffer and yarn for swatching.

Gauge: blocked and dried: 16 sts x 25 rows (15 sts x 23 rows) = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches in colorwork
IMPORTANT: Both sizes of this pattern use the exact same stitch count. The different size of the hat is achieved by using different needle sizes.

Needles: 4 mm / US6 (4.5 mm / US7) needles for colorwork
3.25 mm / US3 (3.75 mm / US5) needles for ribbing
a 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm crochet hook for the cast-on

Notions: tapestry needle
(optional but recommended) 1 progress keeper, 5 stitchmarkers

The size 1 green-yellow sample is knitted in the colorways “Ägt Rum” (MC) and “Ljus 2022” (CC).
The size 1 white-yellow sample is knitted in the colorway “En speciell” (MC) and handspun (CC).
The size 2 brown-beige sample is knitted in the colorways “Mörker 2021” and “Skymt” held together (MC) and “Längtan” (CC).