This hat features three ridges of bobbles reminiscent of a dragon’s back.

This pattern is worked from the top, with the increases forming a six-legged ‘starfish’, and then petering out to soft-shaped petals further down the hat.

This hat is based on the traditional Shetland lace pattern, adapted to allow for increase without losing the wavy-lacy look at the top. It is knitted from the top, so as to emphasise the unusual wavy edge.