Caron International’s Simply Soft
(100% Acrylic, 6 oz/170g, 315 yd/288 m):

Hat: #9727 Black (MC): 1 skein

Flowers:
#0010 Cypress (A): 1 skein
#0011 Celestial (B): 1 skein
#0012 Passion (C): 1 skein
#0014 Pagoda (D): 1 skein

Total yardage required will depend on how many colors are used for the flowers. Less than one full skein per flower color is needed.

One pair each U.S. size 8 (5mm) and 10 (6mm) needles or size to obtain gauge

Yarn needle
Sewing needle & thread

For Mixed Media Flowers:
¼ yd of lightweight fabric for flower petals
Small beads for center of flowers

Stitches used:
1x1 Rib
Double Moss Stitch

PATTERN NOTES:

Hat is worked on straight needles. Alternatively, you may work around using a 16”/40.5cm circular needle.

Hint: If you tend to knit tighter, use a larger needle or a loose cast-on method to cast on the stitches for the rib, which must stretch to fit. To tighten a too-loose cast-on, weave in elastic thread along reverse side of ribbing.

5-PETAL FLOWERS (make three: one each in A, B and C)

Cut three 5-petal flowers from fabric. Attach fabric to center of each flower. Sew flowers to Hat (as pictured) with beads clustered in center.

Schematic showing flower shape is provided.

Ed. note: Hat made without flowers would be suitable for both sexes.