The combination of pink and white in the modeled hat reminded me of the begonias in my aunt’s garden; every spring she plants a variety that’s pink rimmed and white in the center. When I was a child, seeing those flowers told me that lazy summer days were not too far away. Hopefully this hat can tide you over during the chilly months until your own lazy summer can begin, or if made in a cooler fiber like cotton or linen, be a fashionable hair cozy in the warmer months.

The choice of colors impacts how the finished hat looks. In pastels and white it looks very traditional and feminine, in bolder colors it looks more contemporary and masculine, and in brights it looks more modern and fun. Whether with bright contrasts or a more subtle contrast, the styling of the hat can really change based on color choice.

Instructions are given for using 2 colors of lace weight yarn, though adaptation to other yarn weights is easy if you are comfortable using charts and using gauge math to ensure that the ribbed brim will fight correctly.

Techniques Used
★ Making a swatch
★ Using a color chart
★ Italian Cast On (CO) or the cast on of your choice
★ Working in the round
★ Knit (k)
★ Purl (p)
★ Slip with yarn in back (sl wyib)
★ Knit 2 together decrease (k2tog)
★ Making a rosette top
★ Weaving in ends

There are no instructions given for these techniques, and it is assumed you already know them in the text. If you are unfamiliar, I am more than happy to help you in my group, Sleepy Owl Designs.