Let It Bloom
Introducing the Let It Bloom Hat, a delightful knitting pattern featuring cheerful white daisies with golden centers. This light, fingering weight hat is designed using stranded colorwork, making it a perfect choice for intermediate knitters who are comfortable following charts and knitting in the round. This charming accessory not only adds a pop of color to your winter wardrobe but also allows you to showcase your knitting skills!
Finished Measurements: The Let It Bloom Hat has a snug fit with an unstretched circumference of 51 cm (20”) and a cozy height of 21.5 cm (8.5”) after blocking, ensuring a perfect fit for those chilly days.
Gauge: Achieve a precise gauge of 32 stitches and 40 rounds per 4" (10 cm) in circular colorwork (blocked) to ensure your hat turns out just right. This crucial step will help you avoid any fitting issues!
Needles: If you want to craft this beautiful hat, you will need US 1 (2.25 mm), US 1.5 (2.5 mm), and US 2 (2.75 mm) needles. A 16”(40 cm) long circular needle and additional US 1.5 (2.5 mm) 6” double-pointed needles will also be required (OR SIZES TO OBTAIN GAUGE).
Yarn: The Let It Bloom Hat requires Geilsk Tynd Uld, a lovely 100% wool yarn, offering excellent warmth and comfort. You will need 287 m (314 yds) of yarn in a 50g skein, which includes: 129.2 m (141.2 yds) of the main color (MC - dark blue), 22 g of the first contrasting color (CC1 - curry) at 34.4 m (37.7 yds), and 5 g of the second contrasting color (CC2 - ecru) at 28.7 m (31.4 yds).
Notions: To complete your project, make sure to have a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and stitch markers to help track your progress.
Instructions: This knitting pattern includes detailed charts, comprehensive written instructions, and video tutorials for cast-on techniques and special stitches. Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or looking to expand your skill set, this Let It Bloom Hat pattern is a fantastic way to practice your craft while creating a stunning, wearable piece of art.
Bring joy and style to your knitting projects with the Let It Bloom Hat, perfect for gifting or personal wear. Start your next adventure in knitting today!
