This pattern has been designed for The Tea Collection Club. It is exclusive to club members for 3 months.

It will be available for purchase on Ravelry on 1st June 2018.

The Tea Collection Vol II by Clare Devine

This hat is part of The Tea Collection Vol II - a collection of 12 hats inspired by the glorious tea selection at Pekoe Tea in Edinburgh. The full collection can be viewed HERE.

Spring in full bloom …

The days get longer, the warmth from the sun lingers, the trees blossom and the promise of summer is on the horizon. Inspired by spring flowers and happy days this hat blends pretty eyelets and mini cables for a delicate twist on the cabled hat.

This yarn has a wonderful handle and is an utter delight to knit with, the subtle halo works beautifully with the structure of the cables. The natural base colour of the yarn mingles marvelously with the shimmering colour created by Jess.

Inspired by Lapacho tea from Pekoe Tea in Edinburgh and the glorious flowers of the Pau d’arco tree.

Materials

Ginger’s Hand Dyed Masham Mayhem DK (dk; 50% British BFL; 50% British Masham; 240m / 262yd per 100g skein)
Shade: Lapacho; 1 x 100g skein

3.5mm / US 4 circular needle 40cm / 16in length (or 80cm / 32in length for magic loop)
4mm / US 6 circular needle 40cm / 16in length (or 80cm / 32in length for magic loop)
4mm / US 6 set of DPNs for crown decreases, or longer circular needle for magic loop

10 (11, 12) stitch markers (optional, to mark pattern repeats)
You may find it helpful to have one different coloured stitch marker to mark the start of your rnd.

Cable needle (optional)
Tapestry needle
Balloon for blocking

Gauge

Always use the needle size that enables you to match the specified gauge.

27 sts and 40 rnds over 10cm / 4in of 1x1 twisted rib worked in the rnd and blocked, using 3.5mm / US 4 needles

26 sts and 30 rnds over 10cm / 4in of Lace and Cable Pattern worked in the rnd and blocked, using 4mm / US 6 needles

Size(s)

S, (M, L)
Finished hat circumference: 37 (41.5, 48.5)cm / 14.75 (16.5, 19.5)in
To fit head circumference: 45-50 (50-55, 55-60)cm / 18-20 (20-22, 22-24)in
Finished length from brim to crown: 18.5 (22, 23)cm / 7.5 (8.5, 9)in