The Tea Collection Vol II by Clare Devine

This hat is part of The Tea Collection Vol II - a collection of 12 hats inspired by the glorious tea selection at Pekoe Tea in Edinburgh. The full collection can be viewed HERE.

Sweet refreshing rosebuds …

That tiny rosebud slowly begins to open, petals gently unfurl to reveal the magnificent bloom in all its glory. As each flower opens the air is filled with the sweet perfume of roses and the splendid summer days seem to stretch out forever.

Sometimes I really enjoy immersing myself in my knitting, watching the pattern emerge as I work and finding joy in the details. This hat is a celebration of the details, the glorious twisted rib, the little smocked stitches and that fantastic crown. This is the knitting that makes my heart sing.

Inspired by the little pink Rose Buds added to many of the glorious blends of tea at Pekoe Tea in Edinburgh.

Materials

Ginger’s Hand Dyed Victoria DK dk; 100% Polwarth; 200m / 219yd per 100g skein
Shade: Rosebud; 1 x 100g skein

3.75mm / US 5 circular needle 40cm / 16in length or 80cm / 32in length for magic loop
3.75mm / US 5 set of DPNs for crown decreases, or longer circular needle for magic loop

6 7, 8 stitch markers optional, to mark pattern repeats
You may find it helpful to have one different coloured stitch marker to mark the start of your rnd.

Tapestry needle
Balloon for blocking

Gauge

Always use the needle size that enables you to match the specified gauge.

28 sts and 36 rnds over 10cm / 4in of 1x1 twisted rib worked in the rnd and blocked, using 3.75mm / US 5 needles

Sizes

S, M, L
Finished hat circumference:
34.5 40, 46.5 cm / 13.75 16, 18.25in
To fit head circumference:
45-50 50-55, 55-60cm / 18-20 20-22, 22-24in
Finished length from brim to crown:
17 19, 21cm / 7 7.25, 8.5in