Fresh, structural, and sophisticated, Florence is ideal for mild winters and transitional seasons (or my preference, for wearing a beanie inside!).

This hat is completely gender-neutral and sized for babies, children, and adults.

Hats should keep their shape over time, so Florence calls for a springy sport-weight merino-Rambouillet blend from Wool & Palette - a yarn with crisp, deep stitch definition and an amazing memory. This yarn is substantial, and with a micron count of 20-21, very, very soft against the skin.

“This hat is the next step up for an adventurous beginner knitter and very fun to make. For me, the Tubular Cast On was new but well explained and therefore a success. If you do get stuck Jennifer is easily reachable to help you out which is always a plus. I loved stitching it up, I admire the crown shape and I enjoy wearing it” - Marieke

SIZES

A (B, C, D, E, F)

Choosing a size
Florence is designed to fit with 1-2 inches / 2.5 - 5 cm of negative ease. Shown in size E.

Finished circumference
11.5 (13.5, 15.5, 17.75, 19.75, 21.75) inches / 28.5 (33.5, 39, 44, 49.5, 54.5 cm.

YARN

Wool & Palette sport weight 100% non-superwash 3-ply Merino/Rambouillet; 312 yds / 285 m per 100 g skein.

90 (120, 160, 210, 250, 295) yds / 80 (110, 150, 190, 230, 270) m; 1 skein. Shown in Nectar and Walnut

GAUGE

27 sts and 42 rows in 4 inches / 10 cm with size A needles, worked in the round and steam blocked.

NEEDLES

Size A: US size 3 / 3.25 mm or as needed to obtain gauge, circular needle 9 (9, 12, 12, 12, 16) inches / 23 (23, 30, 30, 30, 40) cm and four double-pointed needles.

Size B: US size 2 / 2.75 mm or one size smaller than size A, circular needle 9 (9, 12, 12, 12, 16) inches / 23 (23, 30, 30, 30, 40) cm.

Size C (optional, for Tubular CO): US size 1 / 2.25 mm or two sizes smaller than size A, circular needle 9 (9, 12, 12, 12, 16) inches / 23 (23, 30, 30, 30, 40) cm.

NOTIONS

• Six stitch markers, plus one unique stitch marker for the beginning of the round
• Tapestry needle
• Smooth waste yarn in contrasting color for the tubular cast-on (optional)

TECHNIQUES

• Working directional decreases
• Working a tubular cast-on (optional)
• Reading knitting (recognizing a knit and a purl on the needle)

CREDITS

Photography: Hypnotic Imagery, LLC
Technical Editor: Heather Storta
For tester credits, please visit the pattern webpage.