Knitted Flower Hat

The knitted flower hat is an absolute delight! It is not only adorable but also cozy and stylish. The intricate design of the knitted flower adds a touch of whimsy that is sure to make you stand out in a crowd. With this hat on your head, you'll feel like you're walking through a flower garden, no matter the weather outside. Stay warm and fashionable with this charming accessory that is perfect for adding a playful flair to any outfit!

Materials and Info

Materials Needed: 60-220yds aran weight yarn, size 7 (4.5mm) dpn or circular, yarn needle

Gauge: 4.5sts/in in stockinette st

Sizes (appx head circumference) [appx finished measurements laid flat]:

• Newborn (13ins) [6x5ins]
• baby (16ins) [7×6.5ins]
• toddler (17ins) [8.5x7ins]
• child (18ins) [9×7.5ins]
• teen/small adult (20ins) [10×8.5ins]
• large adult (22ins) [11x9ins]

DANDILION STITCH

Insert right-hand needle into 3rd stitch down from the 2nd stitch on the left needle and draw up a loop. This space forms the center of the flower. Leaving the loop on your needle, knit 2, make a 2nd loop into the same stitch as the first, knit 2, make a 3rd loop in the same stitch as the other loops.

Flower Field Beanie Pattern

Cast on 56, 64 (72, 80) 88, 96. Join in the round.

Work 1in k1p1 ribbing.

Round 1 – m1, knit around [57, 65 (73, 81) 89, 97 sts]

Round 2-4 – knit around

Round 5 – k1 [dandelion, k4] repeat [to] around

Round 6 – [k2tog, k1, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k3] repeat [to] around to last st, k1

Round 7-12 – knit around

Round 13 – k5, dandelion, [k4, dandelion] repeat [to] around

Round 14 – k4, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k1, k2tog. [k3, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k1, k2tog] repeat [to] around

Round 15-17 – knit around

Repeat rows 2-17 until your work measures appx 3.5, 4.5 (5.5, 6) 7, 7.5 ins from cast on edge ending after completing a row 4.

DECREASES

Set-up round – knit around to last 2sts, k2tog [56, 64 (72, 80) 88, 96sts]

Round 1 – [k6, k2tog] repeat [to] around [49, 56 (63, 70) 77, 84 sts]

Round 2 – knit around

Round 3 – [k5, k2tog] repeat [to] across [42, 48 (54, 60) 66, 72 sts]

Round 4 – knit around

Round 5 – [k4, k2tog] repeat [to] across [35, 40 (45,50) 55, 60 sts]

Round 6 – knit around

Round 7 – [k3, k2tog] repeat [to] across [28, 32 (36, 40) 44, 48 sts]

Round 8 – [k2, k2tog] repeat [to] across [21, 24 (27, 30) 33, 36 sts]

Round 9 – [k1, k2tog] repeat [to] across [14, 16 (18, 20) 22, 24 sts]

Round 10 – [k2tog] repeat [to] across [7, 8 (9, 10) 11, 12 sts] Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx -10ins. Pull yarn through remaining stitches and cinch the top tight. Weave in ends. Block as desired.

Stitch Key

• K – knit
• p – purl
• st – stitch
• k2tog – knit 2 stitches together