This is my debut design! And I am over the moon to have it finally living in the world! After my fathers sudden passing this year (December 2020) I knew it was time to start living boldly and passionately and chasing after my dreams and goals. Life is to short not to. My dad did everything with courage and with 100% of his heart and soul. I want to live my days on this earth making him proud and following his example. Enter the Florence hat. I knew I always wanted to design knitwear but I was always scared that others wouldn’t like my designs. I was so kindly embraced by my Instagram friends that I knew I needed to put my fears aside and jump in with both feet. I hope you can feel the passion I poured into this project and you’ll enjoy this hat as much as I have enjoyed designing it. Thank you for taking the time to read this long rambling heartfelt message. Happy knitting dear friends!

The Florence Hat is knit in the round from the bottom up. This hat features a two color rib and colorwork floral design.

Sizing:
The finished hat is 17 (19, 21, 23)” 43 (48, 53, 58)cm S (M, L, XL)
To fit with approximately 2” of negative ease.
Sample knit in size L for a 23 inch/ 58.5 cm head.

Yarn requirements:
S: 68 y/ 34g of both MC and CC
M: 76 y/ 38g of both MC and CC
L: 84 y/ 40g of both MC and CC
XL: 93 y/ 47 g of both MC and CC

Gauge:
24 sts/ 25 rows over 4”/10 cm measure over colorwork knit in the round, after blocking.

Yarn:
Main color: Malabrigo Rios: Frank Ochre 035 - 100% Superwash Merino Wool 100g - 210 y/ 192m
Contrast color: Malabrigo Rios: Fucsia 093 - 100% Superwash Merino Wool 100g - 210 y/ 192m
(You can substitute for a worsted weight yarn that will give you pattern gauge.)

Needles:
US 8 (5 mm) 16”/ 40 cm circular and double pointed needles or needle size that will give you gauge
US 7 (4.5 mm) 16”/ 40 cm circular or double pointed needles, or a needle one size smaller that main fabric needle
(Use whatever needle size that you get gauge on.)