Her emerald and deep purple scales shimmer as she spreads her wings to take flight. The villagers have left gifts for her in their fields; her fiery heart is joyous at the sight of enormous balls of yarn in every direction! This is her favorite time of year. She carefully gathers each ball and carries them to her hoard, delighting in the fibers, colors, and craftsmanship of each one.

Difficulty
Intermediate

Techniques To Indulge In
Post Stitches, Puff Stitches, Working in the Round, Top Down Stitching

Finished Measurements (inches/cm)
21” in circumference x 8.5” tall (53.3 cm x 21.6 cm)

Gauge in Pattern
After completing RND 7, the diameter of your hat’s crown when laid flat should measure 6.5 inches (16.5 cm).

Yarn
301 yards (275 meters) of worsted weight

Outcast Relics, Worsted Weight (100% Merino), (1) skein: 218 yards (311 meters) and 100 grams (3.5 ounces) per skein

Main Color: Emerald, (1) skein, 218 yards (199 meters)
Color A: Dusky Evenfall, (1) skein, 83 yards (76 meters)

Hook
US Size I/9: 5.50 mm

Notions
Tapestry Needle, Scissors, Pom-Pom (optional)