Yarn - 2 skeins of Tukuwool Fingering - one each of color: MC - Lehto, (H24-Green Heather), CC1 - Syli (H29-Dark Pink Heather), 213 yards/195 meters per 50g skein or any similar fingering weight yarn. Amount of yarn utilized for sample - MC 107 yards/98 meters and CC1 120 yards/110 meters.

Needles - US 2.5 (3.00mm) and US 4 (3.50mm) circular needles - 16 - 20 in/41 - 51 cm.

Notions - Stitch Marker, Tapestry Needle.

Gauge - Double Moss Stitch - 26 stitches x 32 Rows = 4 in (10 cm)

Hat Construction
This fun woolly hat starts with a twisted knit ribbing that continues to the lower portion of the thistle in a decorative double moss stitch. A pattern of yarn overs and knit two togethers creates an easy lacework. The picot bind off edge and the gathering at the top of the hat provides a festive ruffle of the thistle flower.

Hat Dimensions (Width is measured unstretched and not including the ruffled top).
18.5 in /47 cm wide x 8.5 in/21 cm tall.

Enjoy this unique Whimsical Thistle Hat. Fair warning, if you are standing in a garden or a field in the Scottish Highlands, the bees and/or hummingbirds might think you have something on the top of your head that they need to investigate.