The design of this hat is a variation of a motif that originated in Selbu, Norway and then traveled to Shetland where it has been used for many generations in a wide variety of knitting patterns. As I was working on it however, I felt the colors and references to nature reminded me of the architectural designs of Charles Sumner Greene and his brother Henry Mather Greene who were influential architects during the early 20th century. Their designs are prime examples of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, and their work inspired many architects on the West Coast, particularly in California. The Craftsman Bungalow was a predominant style that consisted of carefully handcrafted details which were often inspired by nature and influenced everything from stained glass, light fixtures and even custom textiles.

Materials

California Bungalow Colorway (Berry)
The Border Mill - North Coast 4ply (4 ply weight/fingering - 90m per 25g ball)

Yarn C1: North Coast 4ply: Shade Farr Bay; 1 x 25g ball
Yarn C2: North Coast 4ply: Shade Grey Cairns of Camster; 1 x 25g ball
Yarn C3: North Coast 4ply: Shade Atlantic; 1 x 25g ball
Yarn C4: North Coast 4ply: Shade Scourie; 1 x 25g ball
Yarn C5: North Coast 4ply: Shade Inverewe; 1 x 25g ball

Cascadia Colorway (Yellow)
Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift (2ply/fingering - 105m per 25g ball)

Yarn C1: Shade Pebble; 1 x 25g ball
Yarn C2: Shade Fern; 1 x 25g ball
Yarn C3: Shade Cosmos; 1 x 25g ball
Yarn C4: Shade Blue Lovat; 1 x 25g ball
Yarn C5: Shade Yellow Ochre; 1 x 25g ball

Adult small - US size 2.5 (3.00mm) 16”/40cm circular needles and same size dpns for working the hat crown
Adult Med/Lg - US size 3 (3.25mm) 16”/40cm circular needles and same size dpns for working the hat crown
or size needed to obtain gauge.

Stitch markers; yarn needle

Sizes
Adult small - finished height 7.5”/19.5cm, circumference 20”/52cm
Adult medium/large - finished height 8”/20cm, circumference 21”/54cm

Gauge
Adult Small - 33 stitches and 36 rounds to 4 inches/10 cm after washing and blocking.
Adult Med/Lg - 32 stitches and 34 rounds to 4 inches/10 cm after washing and blocking.

Note: You may need different sized needles to obtain correct gauge.