‘Springtime Shoots’ is a slightly slouchy, almost-a-cloche which is knit in the round. It is the 4ply/Fingering weight version of Shoots Beanie DK and is the perfect hat for Spring or Autumn weather. It is knit from the bottom up, starting with a short introduction to the traveling leaf lace pattern as the inside of the brim. The brim is then completed in stocking stitch, with a delicate picot edge, and turned up and attached to form a snuggly double layer. The body of the hat is knit in this simple, easy to keep track of, lace pattern. Crown is decreased while maintaining the lace - you will need to know how to work small circumference knitting in the round - either using magic loop or double pointed needles.

Sizes:
A Small Child - 45cm: 146m(160y)
B Large Child - 50cm: 165m(180y)
C Small Adult - 55cm: 183m(200y)
D Large Adult - 60cm: 220m(240y)

Contrasting colour yarn for inner brim (approx 10-15g/55m/60yd).

Tension:
28 stitches = 10cm on 3.0mm needles in stocking stitch, in the round.

Shoots can be worn higher for a slouchy look, or pulled down lower over the head for a cloche-like look. Some suggestions for customisation are given at the end of the pattern.