Another hat inspired by the Ndebele Houses in South Africa, the name refers to a Fig Tree in the area, but mostly, I just love the name of the tree; Wonderboom.

The hat comes in 2 sizes, Infant/Small Child & Large Child/Adult (please read notes below.) Knit in worsted weight yarn, beginning with earflaps knit flat then stitches cast on around them and joined to knit in the round. Topped with a “layered pom pom” - 2 colors but colors grouped separately so there are blocks of color - it’s a quick knit. 2 single color braids are added to each earflap for a little whimsy to go with the name.

Two Sizes: Infant/Small Child, (Large Child / Adult)

Materials:
MC 120, (140) yds / 109 (128) m Malabrigo Rios (Azul Profundo)
CC1 50 (60) yds / 45 (55) m Cascade 220 (Aqua)
1 pair 16 or 24” Circular needles, US Size 7 / 4.5mm OR size needed to obtain gauge
DPNs in same size as circular needles
1 darning needle, Stitch Markers Stitch Holder

Gauge: 20 sts x 26 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in Stranded Stockinette Stitch, blocked

Finished Circumference: 18 (22) in / 45 (55) cm just above brim.
Finished Length: approx 8.25 (10) in / 21 (25) cm from brim to tip.

Abbreviations:
K = Knit P = Purl K2Tog = Knit 2 together RS = Right side M1 = Make 1
SSK = Slip, slip, knit slipped sts together M1L = Make 1 left M1R = Make 1 right

Note: this hat is slightly tall - 8 (10 ) inches in height. If a shorter hat is desired work as follows: Infant/Small Child - work Rnds 1-22 once then go to Decrease section. Large Child/Adult - work Rnds 1- 22 once, then Rnds 1 -11 once, then go to Decrease section. Finished hat will be about 6 (8) inches.

This hat is also larger than some folks might expect in the adult size due to the 22 st pattern repeat. Going down one or two needle sizes for a gauge of 22 sts per 4 inches will produce a 16 (20) inch hat circumference without compromising the design. SWATCH to be sure…..