The Coneflower Cap features a squishy and warm double brim and four beautiful coneflowers nestled in a diamond checkerboard background.

Materials needed:
-3.75 mm (US size 5/UK size 9) 16” circular needles for brim
-4 mm (US size 6/UK size 8) 16” circular needles for body
-4 mm DPNs (Double-pointed needles) for decreasing top of hat
-Sandnes Garn Double Sunday DK (118 yards/108 meters and 50 grams per skein) or comparable category 3 yarn to achieve gauge. See below for colors and yardage.
-Six stitch markers, one different than the rest for the beginning of the round
-Yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors

Size:
Because of the large repeat, this pattern was written in one size for an average adult head size of 21-23” (53-58.5 cm).

Finished dimensions (measurements taken flat and at widest part of body):
Approx. 8.5 inches/21.25 cm tall and 9 inches/23 cm wide

Gauge: 22.5 stitches x 24 rows = 4”/10 cm, swatched in the round with 4 mm needles in stockinette using one color, gently wet blocked. (I chose to spray with water instead of submerging.)

Yardage/colors used in sample:
(MC) Sandnes Garn Double Sunday DK in 3161 Acorn: Approx. 140 yards/128 meters
(CC) Sandnes Garn Double Sunday DK in 4604 Flamingo:
Approx. 40 yards/37 meters

I’d love to see your finished Coneflower Cap! Tag me on Instagram @ponderbird and use the hashtag #coneflowercap.