“Maria calls her beautiful lace design “melegrana”, the Italian word for “pomegranate.” With its round fruit-like pattern and the pretty yarn-overs that look like seeds, the luscious fruit parallel is striking. This hat is worked in a firmer gauge to hold the classic shape of the pillbox.“

Brim circumference: 20”/51 cm.
Circumference at widest point: 27-1/2”/70 cm.

Materials/Tools:

• Knitting needles 5 mm (size 8 U.S.) circular and double pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders or waste yarn