Inspired by the last, lingering flowers before heavy snowfalls arrive, the Frosted Primrose Hat features a gracefully curving stitch pattern paired with an accelerated decrease at the crown that creates shaping reminiscent of a single primrose in bloom.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knit to reduce the potential for error.

CONSTRUCTION

The Frosted Primrose Hat is knit in the round from the bottom up.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Knit and purl stitches
• Knit in the round
• Alternating cable cast on
• Increase and decrease stitches - yo, cdd
• Twisted stitches - Ktbl

INSTRUCTIONS

The pattern is charted, but also includes complete written directions so the ability to read a chart is not necessary to work this pattern.

Gauge is critical on this project as it uses nearly an entire skein (of MadTosh Tosh Chunky). The stated gauge is a BLOCKED gauge, so if you are getting this gauge UNBLOCKED, you may need to go down a needle size or risk running out of yarn.

If you are a loose knitter and don’t always check gauge, I encourage you to do so on this project or use a smaller needle size to start.

Blocking is essential for a successful finished project. The crown decreases/petal detail are enhanced by a nice blocking.

YARN NOTES

An aran weight yarn with good stitch definition and little to no halo is recommended. (Although Madelinetosh Tosh Chunky is called “chunky”, it is really an aran weight yarn, not a bulky yarn. This pattern is NOT written or intended for a bulky weight yarn.)

Tonals will work, but highly variegated yarn may distract from the lace pattern.

ADDITIONAL NOTIONS

You will also need:
Tapestry/blunt yarn needle
Stitch marker