The Medici gardens at Castello and Boboli were extraordinary works of art and botany. As citrus curators the Medici’s collected some of the most curious specimens. Some showed the shape and colors of multiple species: bizzarrie as the Italians called them. These chimera citrus inspired all sorts of art from paintings to wax and plaster replicas. So beloved were the citrus plants, that there were special buildings called limonaie constructed for their survival during the winter months.

Difficulty
Intermediate

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

Finished Measurements (inches/cm)
20” in circumference x 9.75” tall (76.2 cm x 37.5 cm)

Gauge in Pattern
After completing RND 7, the diameter of your hat’s crown when laid flat should measure 5.75 inches (14.6 cm).

Hook
US Size D/3: 3.25 mm

Notions
Tapestry Needle, Scissors, (1) Button of Choice, Tape Measure

Yarn
267 yards (231.4 m) of Sock weight

Boss Kitty, Cat’s Cradle (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon), (1) skein: 460 yards (420.624 m) and 100 grams (3.5 ounces) per skein
Color: Electric Lemon