Found only in New Zealand, the undersides of the Silver Fern ( “Ponga” in Maori ) are white or silver & reflect moonlight. The reflected light is an aid to navigating the bush at night. You won’t find me making use of that aid, but it is nice to know nature invented ambient lighting before we did!

The elegant fronds represent strength and enduring power.
The fern is also considered the ‘unofficial plant’ of New Zealand.

Sizes: (Infant, Adult, Large Adult) Adult will fit most children and small adults.
Finished Circumference above brim: approx ( 15.75, 19, 20.5 ) in / ( 40, 48.25, 52 ) cm
Finished Height: approximately ( 6.5, 8, 8.75 ) in / ( 16.5, 20, 22.25 ) cm

Gauge: 20 sts x 24 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in stranded stockinette stitch, blocked
Row Gauge matters on an all-over pattern. PLEASE SWATCH!
If you have too FEW rows per inch: add extra rounds of Corrugated Rib at brim and/or add 2 rounds of MC Knit before starting charts.
If you have too MANY rows per inch: work only 1 or 2 rounds of Corrugated Rib at brim, and/or begin chart on Row 3, 4 or 5 to subtract some height.

Materials: Any worsted yarn that meets gauge will work. Yarns used on samples below.
MC (100, 140, 150 ) yds / (91, 128, 137) m Malabrigo Rios
( Denim or Hollyhock )
CC ( 50, 65, 70 ) yds / ( 45, 60, 64 ) m Malabrigo Rios
( Gris or Pearl )
OR
MC (100, 140, 150) yds / ( 91, 128, 137 ) m Black Sheep Dyeworks Worsted (Near Black)
CC ( 50, 65, 70 ) yds / ( 45, 60, 64 ) m Black Sheep Dyeworks (Lettuce or any Green or Grey )

US size 7 / 4.5mm 16 or 24 inch circa OR size needed to meet gauge
US size 6 / 4 mm 16 or 24 inch circs OR needles one size smaller than above needles

1 Set DPN’s same size as larger needles
4 Stitch markers Sharp darning needle Fur Pompom (optional)