From the pattern: “This hat is worked in the round from the base to the top. The decorative leaves are worked separately (back and forth in rows), then sewn to the hat, and topped off with a “gumdrop” point.“

Yarn:
About 218 yd (199 m) of main colour and 109 yd (100 m) each of two contrasting colours of sport-weight yarn.

Needles:
Size 4 (3.5 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needle and set of 4 or 5 double pointed needles.

Notions:

• Marker
• Tapestry needle
• Small amount of polyester fiberfill or a cotton ball
• Long sewing pins with large coloured heads