Freshet, named for the beautiful Nechako River that flows through my back yard in Northern British Columbia. As the spring approaches, the river moves faster and chunks of ice break free from the frozen banks. This is the spring thaw, or Freshet.

Spring here in my forest is cold; we experience negative temperatures right through April. Freshet has a double brim for extra warmth, and is knit using a contrast colour, for a little extra pop.

The texture through the middle of the hat, which is reminiscent of the tiny icebergs in the Nechako, is accomplished using only knit and purl stitches. Nothing fancy here! A relaxing, rhythmic section of the hat.

I’ve included two sizes, and lots of pictures of the brim construction to help guide you. Freshet is a great pattern for that special sock set you have been waiting to use. Or use up a unique collection of minis or scraps.

I’m so happy I could share this little glimpse into my world with you. I hope you enjoy making Freshet and wish you joy in your making and time in your special places.
Carlie

Skills Required
Provisional cast-on, knit, purl, decreasing, working in the round using circular needles, dpns and/or magic loop.

Materials
Suggested Yarn: 1 - 115g/4oz, 380m/420yd skein Flock Fibre Studio, Take a Hike Sock, 80% superwash merino, 20% nylon, in colour Patina.

1 - 25g mini, 82m/90yd skein Flock Fibre Studio, Take a Hike Sock, 80% superwash merino, 20% nylon, in colour Spiced Pecans.

Yardage:
Main Colour: 211m/231yds (255m/279yds)
Contrast Colour: 82m/90yds (82m/90yds)

Suggested Needles: 4mm/US 6 circular needles 40cm/16” length, and 4mm/US 6 circular needles 80cm/32” length OR 4mm/US 6 double points for crown decreases.

Darning needle, stitch markers, scrap yarn, crochet hook, an extra circular needle, size 4mm/US 6 or smaller to pick up your provisional cast on, pompom if desired.

Gauge - 22 sts and 30 rounds/10cm or 4” on 4mm/US 6, in the round, in st st, AFTER light blocking.

Sizes & Measurements
X-small/Small: 45cm/17.5” circumference at brim, 23cm/9” length from crown to brim, after light blocking. To fit 46cm/18”-51cm/20” head circumference.

Medium/Large: 51cm/20” circumference at brim, 24cm/9.5” length from crown to brim, after light blocking. To fit 52cm/20.5 - 58.5cm/23” head circumference.