In 2022, I took a weekend trip to Sequim, Washington. I was inspired by all of the Lavender farms in the area. Despite being between Seattle and Forks, both notorious for rainy weather, the rainshadow from the Olympic Mountains gives Sequim the perfect dry conditions for lavender farming.

Sprigs of Lavender Knit Hat was originally designed in a Crochet style to mimic the look of knitting.

Sprigs of Lavender Crochet Hat

I didn’t want to leave the knitters out, so I made a Knit version - this one has a different gauge and chart.

DIFFICULTY
Easy/Intermediate - This hat requires getting gauge for fit, stranded colourwork, and catching floats.

SIZE
Fits an adult 22-23”/ 55-58cm head with an optional slouch.
Finished size - 22.5”/ 57cm around and 7.75”/ 20cm tall.

YARN
DK weight Yarn.
Designed in Cascade BFL, with one example hat using handspun as the contrast colour.

MC 103-132 yards/ 98-121 meters.
CC 34-52 yards / 31-48 meters.

NEEDLES
16” & magic loop circular or DPNs.

US 5/ 3.75mm or size for gauge.
US 3/ 3.25mm for Ribbing.
US 2 / 2.75mm for Cast on, optional/more details in pattern.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, and hat blocking materials.