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Inspiration:
My inspiration was simply the Thistle plant. Despite its pesky, noxious nature, its beauty and perseverance is undeniable. Look closely, you will see the shades of purples in its delicate petals. This plant deserves recognition for its subtle beauty.

This is my version of a knitted Thistle, I played with texture by designing the receptacle with elongated stitches brought together to form an oval bobble. The petals are created by elongated stitches as well, however flared by clever decreases to balance the fabric.

I am always looking for new ways to represent nature. This beanie is playful and hipster in the best possible way. An ode to “weed” hooligan style.

Once thistle stitch was created, I came up with a “brilliant” idea to knit the pineapple (“Ananas”) and carrot (“Karot”) version. Why you ask? Well, pineapples are fun, delicious and in the funky fruit category, if you ask me ha-ha. Once the fruit idea was planted, I carried on with veggies. Hahaha, just being playful.

Hope you enjoy the versatility of this pattern.
Can you imagine rosehips or cornflower? Endless images pop in my head….

Enjoy 3 versions of this pattern.

Sizes: S, M, L

Finished Measurements: Circumference 17 (20, 23) in; 43 (51, 58) cm. Height 10 in (25 cm).

Gauge: 26 sts/ 34 rows in a 10 cm/4 in square swatch
knitted in the round in thistle/pineapple/carrot pattern on size 4US (3.5mm ) circular needles,

or 6 st/ 10 rows in 2.5 cm (1 in) square swatch knitted in the round in ribbing pattern, on same size needles.

Adjust needle size to achieve gauge.

Yarn (only suggestions):

1. MC: Superfine merino by Rowan 1 ball= 50g (181 yards/165m) Khaki (Greenish Brown)
2. CC1: Kidhaze silk mohair by Rowan 1 ball= 25 g (230yards/210m) Purple
3. CC2: Lace Mohair by Lang colour 992.0050 1 ball =25g (340 yards/310 m) Yellow
4. CC3: Kidhaze mohair by Olann fiber 1 skein= 50g (460 yards/420m) Light Green
5. CC4: Malabrigo Dos Tierras 1 skein= 100g(210yards/193m) Flama (Orange)

Amounts needed for Thistle: Amounts needed for Pineapple: MC: 2 balls MC: 2 balls

CC1 (held double): approx. 200 yds
Amounts needed for Carrot:
MC: 2 balls
CC4: approx. 100 yds
CC3 (held double): approx. 200yds
CC2 (held double): approx. 200 yds CC3 (held double): approx. 200 yds

Notions:
• Size 4 US (4.5 mm) 16-inch (40cm) circulars needles, or size needed to achieve gauge
• Same size DPN’s,
• 1 stitch marker to denote BOR,
• Darning needle,
• Blocking materials, balloon/mannequin head.

Skills required:
• Knit and purl sts,
• Knitted decreases,
• The DS from German short rows is used to allow changing to working both on RS and
WS of hat,
• Working with DPN’s.,
• Elongated stitches.

Notes about construction:

Knitted bottom up, in the round, in one piece.
Cleverly designed to minimize purling the hat is worked intermittently on right side and wrong side, switching by using German DS.

The fabric is balanced using knitted decreases and elongated stitches as increases to maintain stitch count.

The MB are worked in the appropriate color, while the background sts are worked in MC. The strands of the MB color of pineapple and carrot are carried loosely across the back while working the MC background sts.

The motifs are staggered, until the crown decreases. Crown decreases are worked on the WS.

Fit: Slouchy and oversized. If you prefer less slouch, knit the smaller size.

Thistle is shown in size L, with 3” ease on a 20 in (51 cm) head circumference. Ananas is shown on same model in size S, with 3 inches of negative ease. Karot is shown on same model in size M, with zero ease.