They sat on a bench overlooking the river they’ve strolled along for years, relaxed in each other’s comfort. Decades of love was expressed between them as their fingers laced together, the gentle touch still raising feel-good goosebumps along her spine. She remembered the day he asked her to wait for him, and the instant she said she would. She smiled, warmed by her memories.

Difficulty
Intermediate

Techniques To Indulge In
Post Stitches, Puff Stitches, Top-Down Construction, Working in the Round

Finished Measurements (inches/cm)
18” in circumference x 8.25” tall (46 cm x 21 cm)

Gauge in Pattern
After completing RND 6, the diameter of your hat’s crown when laid flat should measure 5 inches (12 cm).

Hook
US Size H/8: 5.00 mm

Notions
Tapestry Needle, Scissors, Tape Measure, Pom Pom (optional)

Yarn
247 yards (226 meters) of DK weight

Featured Yarn
Totally Rad Yarn, Bling DK (75% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Nylon, 5% Stellina), (1) skein: 231 yards (211 meters) and 100 grams (3.5 ounces) per skein
Color: Fruit Rollup