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.

Rainy grey days needn’t be dreary …

As the clouds drift past your window, snuggle down and relax allowing the buttery soft yarn to flow through your fingers. With the softest halo this beautiful blend dances on your needles as you work your way through the easily remembered rhythmic lace pattern.

Cloud Catcher has just a tiny bit of slouch, perfect for cosy walks under grey skies – preferably towards your favourite spot for tea, cake and knitting … because that wonderful trio always brightens even the gloomiest of days.

Inspired by Cloud Catcher tea from Pekoe Tea in Edinburgh.

“Cloud Catcher is a colourful fruit infusion designed to brighten up those grey days. Pieces of cherry, cranberry and kiwi combined with coconut flakes invoke the feeling of a tropical island.”

Materials

Ginger’s Hand Dyed Cumulus Humilis Aran (aran; 80% superfine Alpaca, 20% silk; 166m / 182yd per 100g skein)
Shade: Cloud Catcher; 1 x 100g skein

4mm / US 6 circular needle 40cm / 16in length (or 80cm / 32in length for magic loop)
4.5mm / US 7 circular needle 40cm / 16in length (or 80cm / 32in length for magic loop)
4.5mm / US 7 set of DPNs for crown decreases, or longer circular needle for magic loop

8 (9, 10) 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.

21 sts and 28 rnds over 10cm / 4in of 1x1 ribbing worked in the rnd and blocked, using 4mm / US 6 needles

20 sts and 22 rnds over 10cm / 4in of Lace Pattern worked in the rnd and blocked, using 4.5mm / US 7 needles

Size(s)

S, (M, L)
Finished hat circumference: 40 (45, 50)cm / 16 (18, 20)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: 21.5 (25.5, 26.5)cm / 8.75 (10.25, 10.5)in