Drive the winter doldrums away with Winter Blumen Hat pattern. Bright flowers, geometric patterns, and glittering beads are all designed to light up the winter season.

For a perfect stylish combo, check out the Winter Blumen Cowl pattern.

The hat and cowl pattern are available as a set.

The knitting pattern instructions are clear and easy to follow. The pattern comes with instructions for 4 sizes. Separate charts for each size take away the hassle of changing the gauge to change the size. To help the knitter, helpful web links for technique questions and beading are included.

Gauge
24 stitches and 24/26 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in stranded work (larger needles)

Needles
US#6 (4mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needles
US#8 (5mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needles
US#8 (5mm) DPNs
Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain proper gauge.

Yarn/Materials: DK/sport weight yarn

Notions
1 end of round marker, 4 stitch markers, optional, 95 (125, 125, 130) beads size 6, contrasting yarn or DMC cotton perle thread (optional for embroidery)