Melegrana Hat by Maria Näslund

Melegrana Hat

Knitting
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Top pattern
US 8 - 5.0 mm
110 yards (101 m)
Head circumference 22-23"/56-58 cm
English

“Maria calls her beautiful lace design “melegrana”, the Italian word for “pomegranate.” With its round fruit-like pattern and the pretty yarn-overs that look like seeds, the luscious fruit parallel is striking. This hat is worked in a firmer gauge to hold the classic shape of the pillbox.“

Brim circumference: 20”/51 cm.
Circumference at widest point: 27-1/2”/70 cm.

Materials/Tools:

  • Knitting needles 5 mm (size 8 U.S.) circular and double pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Stitch markers
  • Stitch holders or waste yarn