Ice Bloom by Tanis Lavallee

Ice Bloom

Knitting
March 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in colourwork in the round
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
230 yards (210 m)
S/M (L/XL)
English
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This adorable, graphic floral motif captured my attention with it’s vintage vibes and crisp pop. I love the combination of thin wavy stripes with the larger bubbly blooms. It’s high impact and lots of fun. Exactly what is needed on the darkest, coldest days of the year!

Size
S/M (L/XL) = 19 (21)” circumference, unstretched.
Both sizes are 10“ from cast on to top of crown, with hat laid flat.

Yarn
Approximately 50 g / 113yds each of two complimentary colourways of DK weight yarn. Sample shown in TFA PureWash DK in Ravine (Colour A) & Robin’s Egg (Colour B) (113g = 260 yds).

Gauge
24 sts and 25 rounds = 10 cm / 4” quare in colourwork pattern.

Needles
3.5 mm (US 5) 16“ circular needle for ribbing
4 mm (US 6) 16” circular needle for colourwork
4 mm (US 6) dpns for crown

Additional Tools and Materials
tapestry needle, stitch marker.