Top your early-autumn outfit with a touch of nonchalant luxury. 
Squash Blossom Hat features a delicate lace pattern and a slightly slouchy fit. Knitted in round from the band up.

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Finished Measurements: 
16 inches /41 cm brim circumference (unstretched). 
9”/23 cm height from base of ribbing to top-center of crown. 
Fits average adult head sizes 20-22”/51-56 cm.

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Gauge: 
32 sts and 34 rounds = 4”/10 cm on size US3 (3.25 mm) in lace pattern, after blocking.

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Needles: 
Size US1 (2.25 mm) and size US3 (3.25 mm): 16”(40 cm) circ. 
Set of double-pointed needles (dpns) of size US3 (3.25 mm). 
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge. 

 

Notions:
8 markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn.

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Materials: 
Fingering weight yarn (approximate amounts): 
212 yards /191 m.

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Difficulty: 
Intermediate. Techniques: working in round, reading charts, lace knitting. 
 
Pattern Style: (Chart, abbreviated, full) both written and charted instructions using common knitting abbreviations. Lace pattern is charted only.