This slouchy hat is a tactile delight that adds blooming flowers to any day. Lightweight fabric is the perfect way to add springy joy throughout the year. Hat is worked from the bottom up with a slipped stitch brim and textured flowers that grow together on the crown. Written instructions, chart & video tutorial are provided for bloom technique and you can see all my tester’s beautiful blooms right here.

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Experience:
Pattern is written for adventurous beginning level knitters ready to experiment with clever techniques.

Unique Features:

• Wide sizing range from little ones thru adults
• Features a unique blooms stitch pattern that is super fun to work
• Seamless construction, worked in the round
• Option for a video tutorial for visual learners

Sizes:
Newborn (Toddler, Child)(Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)

Finished Sizes:

• Head Circumference: 11.5 (13.75, 16)(18.25, 20.5, 22.75)“/29 (35, 40.5)(46.5, 52, 58) cm
• Hem to Crown Depth: 6.5 (7.75, 9)(10.25, 10.25, 10.25)”/16.5 (19.5, 23)(26, 26, 26) cm
• Hat is shown in Adult Small with approx 2.75”/7 cm negative ease. Choose a size that is smaller than your actual head circumference.

Tools:

• Size 5 (3.75 mm) 16”(40 cm) circular needles and set of DPNs (or needles for preferred small circumference method). Note: Smallest sizes may be most comfortable to work on DPNs throughout.
• Crochet hook in similar size to working needles
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

Project Details/Materials:
Gauge: 21 sts and 32 rounds per 4”/10 cm in Blooms pattern.
Yarn: DK weight yarn -70 (100, 140)(170, 190, 220) yards/65 (95, 130)(160, 175, 205) meters
Sample Yarn: La Bien Aimée Merino DK in The Hotness