Bloom Hat by Kate Oates

Bloom Hat

Knitting
April 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Blooms stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
70 - 220 yards (64 - 201 m)
Newborn (Toddler, Child)(Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)
English
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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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Pattern is written for adventurous beginning level knitters ready to experiment with clever techniques.

SIZE
Newborn (Toddler, Child)(Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)
CIRCUMFERENCE
11.5 (13.75, 16)(18.25, 20.5, 22.75)“/29 (35, 40.5)(46.5, 52, 58) cm
LENGTH
6.5 (7.75, 9)(10.25, 10.25, 10.25)”/16.5 (19.5, 23)(26, 26, 26) cm
TOOLS*
Size 5 (3.75 mm) 16”(40 cm) circular needles and set of DPNs (or needles for preferred small circumference method), crochet hook in similar size to working needles, Stitch markers, tapestry needle
Note: Smallest sizes may be worked more comfortably on DPNs throughout.
GAUGE
21 sts and 32 rounds per 4”/10 cm in Blooms
YARN
DK weight yarn
70 (100, 140)(170, 190, 220) yards
65 (95, 130)(160, 175, 205) meters

Sample Information
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.

Sample Yarn
La Bien Aimée Merino DK in The Hotness