Many stories are told of rare love, but not so many are told of rare friendship. Friendships honest and true, without pretenses held. A steaming cup of tea, a steady walk through the hollow winter woods with no reason other than to meander and laugh together. Friends with kindred hearts bring peace and perspective, mirroring the beauty we see in each other and reflecting it back on each other like an unrippled pond. The branching fern, the twisting vine- both strong in different ways, yet growing all the while alongside each other.

Notes: Hat is worked from the bottom up seamlessly in the round. Please review chart key and/or abbreviations list before starting.

The original sample uses Kindred, a small batch limited edition Cormo Angora Blend. Phinela is an excellent substitute, or any true sport to light dk. Dk weight yarns that resemble worsted are not a good match for this project.

Hannah’s description: Inspired by a soulful friendship, Kindred is at once warm, soft and comforting; a deep hug, a cup of tea, a familiar blanket on a quiet frosty morning. Undyed, from our naturally raised animals.