“Dogwood Winter” Hat by Branson Raines

“Dogwood Winter” Hat

Knitting
March 2026
Aran (8 wpi) ?
6 stitches and 7 rows = 1 inch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
100 - 120 yards (91 - 110 m)
English
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Inspired by one of the “little winters” that coincides with the blooming of the dogwood trees (mid-late March to early April) and respectfully called “dogwood winter.” Farmers have used it as a signal for when to start planting certain crops for generations.

Size
Fits 21-23” circumference
8.5” H X 9” D

Materials
—16-inch circular needles size 7 (4.5 mm)
— 1 skein (100g) of worsted weight yarn in solid color or variegated color
— 1 skein (100g) of worsted weight yarn in contrasting color
Suggested Yarn:
-Malabrigo Yarns, Washted, 1 skein (100g) as MC
The color in sample picture is Arco Iris
-Malabrigo Washted (100g) 1 skein (100g) as CC
The color in sample picture is natural
— Stitch markers
— Tapestry needle