In Flower Mound, Texas there is a mound that rises out of the Blackland Prairie. The Town has preserved this area and worked to make sure its slopes are covered with native plants. A springtime stroll up to The Mound’s summit is the inspiration for this hat. Crouch down and look up. All you see is tender new green grass, a big, wide blue Texas sky, and wonderful wildflowers! The caps are knit in the round, and there instructions for a flower to be knit flat, and another to be knit in the round. There are suggestions for altering the size of the leaves and the flowers. When it seems like winter is never going to break its grip, think bold, bright spring hat!

The pattern includes directions for 8 sizes.
2 wks-3 mo Baby: head circumference 14”
3-6 mo Baby: head circumference 15”
6-12 mo Baby: head circumference 16”
Toddler: head circumference 17”
3-5 year Child: head circumference 18”
5- 11 Child: head circumference 19”
Teen: head circumference 20”
Ladies: head circumference 22”

150 yards of worsted weight for “sky” (for largest size)
Smaller amounts for “grass,” “stem and leaves,” and “flower”.
Model used Bernat Vickie Howell Sheep(ish) Yarn
Size 7 US (4.5 mm) needles in whatever combination of double points, or circulars you need to knit by your method of knitting in the round. I used 16” Size 7 circulars and a set of double point needles.
1 marker
Tapestry needle
1 button