The weather shifted gently between the edge of spring and the tail of winter. Up trail, hemlocks and pines bore the weighty cape of last night’s snowsquall. The mountains still held light, fluffy snow, while mere yards away the shoreline’s warmer ocean waters had melted it away. Two opposite worlds suspended by a magical border of altitude. A raw wind carried the scent of seaweed and budding branches, warmed coastal earth. Crushed mussel & quahog shells dotted the shoreline. Feet tucked in warm boots and a favorite hat enabled exploring of both worlds, the wintry peaks and the awakening ocean.

Keep an eye out for the release of my first men’s sweater next week, Justin’s Flannel!

12 (14, 16, 18)“ / 30.5 (35.5, 40.5, 45.5) cm circumference at brim,
14.5 (16.75, 19.25, 21.5)” / 36.5 (42.5, 49, 55) cm circumference at widest point
Size 16” brim modeled on a 22” head.

120, 145, 170, 200 yards / 110, 135, 155, 185 meters

Notes: Pattern is worked in the round, seamlessly, from the bottom up. Sample shows 2 by 2 ribbing but pattern is written for 1 by 1. Either can be used!