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Taking a different perspective while observing all the flowers bloom. I was inspired by the multitude of petals of zinnias. As they slowly bloom in a rainbow of colors welcoming the hot summer days.

The Zinnia hat was inspired by these layering petals. Creating a layered look with colorwork that leads to a flowering crown. The simplicity of the colorwork makes this an enjoyable knit that keeps you knitting for just one more round.

Skill Level
Beginner

Size
Finished Circumference: 17 (19, 21)” / 43 (48, 53) cm; 3” / 7.5 cm of negative ease
Height: 9” / 23 cm

Yarn
Sport weight yarn, 2 colors; Color A: 130 - 145 yds / 119 - 113 m, 1.25 - 1.7 oz/ 36 - 50 g; Color B: 55 - 75 yds / 50 - 69 m, 0.6 - 0.9 oz / 18 - 25 g.
Sample Used: Color A: Traveling Yarn, Less Traveled Yarn, Sport; 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon; 1 hank in Pebble. Color B: The Fibre Co, Road to China Light Silken Jewels, 65% Alpaca, 15% Silk, 10% Camel, 10% Cashmere, 1 hank in Cobalt.

Needles
US3 / 3.25 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
US5 / 3.75mm - 16” / 40 cm circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
1 Stitch marker for End of Round
Tapestry needle to close crown and weave in ends.

Gauge
26 sts x 32 rnds = 4” / 10 cm square in in colorwork pattern in the round on larger needle
28 sts x 44 rnds = 4” / 10cm square in in 2x1 rib pattern in the round on smaller needle

Skills Required
Knitting in the round
Chart reading (colorwork is charted only)