The Winter Bosque Hat

is the fourth colourwork hat designed for Olann and by Elizabeth Greenfield.

This hat pattern is in homage to the vistas of northern New Mexico in autumn/winter. “Bosque” (BOHS-keh) is Spanish for ‘forest’ but is an English term in the Southwestern United States vernacular to describe the forests that adorn the riverbanks and floodplains. In New Mexico, the most prominent bosque is the cottonwoods that trim either side of the Rio Grande. The geometrical component and colours of the hat are loosely inspired by Spanish mission tile patterns.

MATERIALS

Yarn: Heavy 4ply/fingering or sport weight in four shades A: 98 metres/107 yards, B: 33 metres/36 yards, C: 59 metres/65 yards, D: 37 metres/41 yards

Shown in: Yarn Vibes Vale Sport Weight{yarn} (4 x 30g = 396 metres/433 yards, 100% Pure Irish Wool) Shade Pack – Gorse

Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) dpns or a circular if you prefer to work using magic loop

Notions: Darning needle, stitch marker.