The sun peaks through the clouds and illuminates the meadow. The spring rains have brought the ground to life. Around the last remaining patches of snow, signs of spring are all around and you know it won’t be long until the first blooms are on display and fill the meadow.

Sizes: Small (Medium, Large)

Finished Dimensions: circumference – 17 (19, 21) inches/ 43 (48, 53) cm, height – 8 (8.5, 9) inches/ 20 (21.5, 23) cm

Yarn: Arkaik Fibers Ballard DK, 100% Superwash Polwarth, 246 yards / 100 grams

Yardage: 110 (140, 160) yards/ 101 (128, 146) meters

Gauge: 22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches/ 10 cm in stockinette on size 6 needles

Needles: US 4/ 3.5 mm and US 6/ 4.0 mm

Notions: Stitch marker, and darning needle for weaving in ends.

Notes: Hat is worked from the bottom up in the round.