The Tea Collection Vol II by Clare Devine

This hat is part of The Tea Collection Vol II - a collection of 12 hats inspired by the glorious tea selection at Pekoe Tea in Edinburgh. The full collection can be viewed HERE.

A touch of spice …

As the winter winds pick up and the chill really sets in I love a touch of chilli spice to warm up … Named after one of my favourite spicy brews this hat combines bouncy Corriedale and bold lace for a snuggly fitting, flattering hat. The chunky yarns means it is warm and cosy even with the lovely lace shapes. This striking hat really shows off the rich hues of the berry coloured yarn and knits up in a flash.

Inspired by Chilli and Cherry Rooibos tea from Pekoe Tea in Edinburgh.

“This rooibos combines wild cherries and chillies for an intense, spicy and fruity infusion. Not for the faint-hearted!”

Materials

Ginger’s Hand Dyed Broad Babe Chunky (chunky; 100% Corriedale; 100m / 109yd per 100g skein)
Shade: Chilli Cherry Rooibos; 1 x 100g skein

5mm / US 7 circular needle 40cm / 16in length (or 80cm / 32in length for magic loop)
6mm / US 10 circular needle 40cm / 16in length (or 80cm / 32in length for magic loop)
6mm / US 10 set of DPNs for crown decreases, or longer circular needle for magic loop

6 (7, 8) stitch markers (optional, to mark pattern repeats)
You may find it helpful to have one different coloured stitch marker to mark the start of your rnd.

Tapestry needle
Balloon for blocking

Gauge

Always use the needle size that enables you to match the specified gauge.

16 sts and 23 rnds over 10cm / 4in of twisted rib pattern worked in the rnd and blocked, using 5mm / US 8 needles

15.5 sts and 21 rnds over 10cm / 4in of Lace Pattern worked in the rnd and blocked, using 6mm / US 10 needles

Size(s)

S, (M, L)
Finished hat circumference: 42.5 (49.5, 57)cm / 17.25 (20, 22.75)in
To fit head circumference: 45-50 (50-55, 55-60)cm / 18-20 (20-22, 22-24)in
Finished length from brim to crown: 18.5 (20, 21.5)cm / 7.5 (8, 8.75)in