Inspired by the umbrella-shaped flowers of onion and garlic plants, this modern fisherman’s style toque / beanie pattern incorporates a fun variety of stitches. The main panel uses cables and bobbles to represent the stems and blooms of the flowers, while the stacked pyramids and mini horseshoe cable bring some texture. The wide ribbed cuff adds warmth and keeps the hat snug. Worked up in a thin yarn, this nature-inspired project is great for makers who love detail and intricate designs. Celebrate some plants that are as pretty as they are delicious :)

THE PDF PATTERN INCLUDES

• A materials list

• Detailed charted and full, row-by-row written instructions for two size options, and

• A glossary of terms and abbreviations used in the pattern.

Difficulty: Intermediate

Yarn Weight/Qualities: Size 1/Super-Fine (Fingering, Sock); a smooth yarn with good stitch definition is recommended; although the sample was knit with a yarn containing silk, the pattern could work well on many yarns, including those with more spring and less drape

Approximate Yarn Amount: 220 - 280 yds (200 - 255 m)

Gauge: 24 stitches and 32 rows = 4” (10 cm) over stockinette stitch

Suggested Needle Size: 16” (40cm) circular US 3 (3.25 mm)

Pictured Yarn: KnitPicks Gloss Fingering in Wharf

Available Sizes: Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium/Large

Fit: ~4” (10 cm) negative ease

Finished Measurements: Circumference at main body above cuff: 16 (18)” ((40.5 (46) cm); height from bottom of cuff: 9.25 (10.25)“ (23.5 (26) cm)

Techniques: circular knitting, ribbing, knit, purl, seed stitch, cables, bobbles, decreases