The Rimeflower Hat was inspired by early morning frost on the dried-out flower stalks in winter fields. It’s worked in two colours, in the round from the bottom up, with corrugated ribbing for the brim flowing into a stranded motif recalling flower stalks and blooms on the main body of the hat.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3)

Measurements
Finished circumference: 43 (50, 55) cm / 17 (19.5, 21.5)”
Height: 19 (20, 21) cm / 7.5 (8, 8.25)”

Yarn: Marina Skua Paddock Alpaca (120 m / 131 yd per 100g)
MC: 30 (35, 40) g or 75 (85, 100) m / 85 (95, 110) yd
CC: 15 (20, 25) g or 40 (50, 60) m / 45 (55, 65) yd

Gauge: 26 sts and 24 rounds = 10 cm / 4” in colourwork pattern in the round on larger needles, after blocking

Needles
3.5 mm / US 4 (or size required to obtain correct gauge) 60 cm / 24” circular needle and double-pointed needles or longer circular needle for magic loop, if desired
3 mm / US 2.5 circular needle, 60 cm / 24” length (or needle 2 sizes smaller than main needle)