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“Trees fall for both storms and the wind, leaving behind seeds and saplings so a version of them can grow again.” - Notes on Survival, Nikita Gill

Sapling is a hat full of optimism. Little saplings flourish around its circumference, reaching ever higher towards the warmth of the sun. A lightweight hat knit in 4-ply yarn, it’s perfect for the first chill of autumn or the last brisk days of early spring.

Sizing

Sapling comes in three sizes: (adult small, adult medium, adult large). It is designed with 2” / 5cm negative ease after blocking.

Small: 20” circumference, 9” height, to fit 22”
Medium: 22” circumference, 10” height, to fit 24”
Large: 24” circumference, 11” height, to fit 26”

See photos for a size chart showing the measurements and yarn requirements for each size.

Stitches

knit, purl, k2tog, ssk, yo, p2tog, p3tog, cdd

Other Techniques

casting on
blocking
lace stitches

Sample Details

Yarn: Norah George Yarns Super Sock in Fir, 190 yards
Pom: Aheadhunter (via Loop London)
Size: Medium

Accessibility

Sapling includes two versions of the pattern: the main version, and a second version designed for low vision and screen reader users.

Both versions of the pattern are colour blind friendly.

The accessible version of the pattern has:

• 24 point sans-serif font (Arial) throughout
• Fully saturated black text on white background
• Single column layout
• Left-aligned text
• No italics
• No header or footer – just page numbers (bottom left)
• Consistent use of heading tags for easy navigation
• Internal links to aid navigation
• All instructions written out in text without reliance on diagrams or charts
• All words written out in full (i.e. no abbreviations)
• No bulleted lists
• No tables
• Tested with screen readers

You can read full details here: Accessible Patterns