The twisted trees and golden leaves of this hat are inspired both by the golden woods of Tolkien’s Lothlorien and the floral motifs of the Art Nouveau movement at the turn of the 20th century. This hat makes use of cables and stranded colorwork at the same time to bring out the twining trunks and branches, and leaves are shaped using increases and decreases to give them smooth lines.

SIZES
One size, to fit approximately 20”– 22” (53–55 cm) head circumference
Hat final dimensions: 19” (48 cm) wide, 8.5” (22 cm) tall. Hat is designed to fit with 1–3” 2.5–8 cm of negative ease.

MATERIALS
One skein each Anzula For Better or Worsted (200 yds/114 g; 80% Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon) in Teal (MC) and Root Beer (CC)
(Sample used approximately 100 yards each color)
US 5/3.75 mm 16 inch (40 cm) circular needle
US 8/5 mm 16 inch (40 cm) circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge)
US 8/5 mm double pointed needles
Cable needle
Stitch marker
Yarn needle

GAUGE
22 sts x 33 rows in 4” (10 cm) in stranded knitting (Each repeat of the chart is approximately 4” {10 cm} in width)

Note: This pattern requires the use of charts to complete.