Returning Seasons Hat

I was so excited to ruminate on the theme of migration for the Farmer’s Daughter team with this hat. It got me thinking about the turning of the seasons and how transformative and magical it is that animals and plants just know what to do when the time is right. I think those in-between times give us a chance to release something, move forward, or grow. This hat was made for transitional seasons. The double brim will keep your ears toasty, while the lightweight cap won't feel too heavy. Thank you so much for your support of the Returning Seasons and my other patterns! If you choose to share your finished or in progress hat on social media (and please do! I love to see you projects!), please use the hashtag #ReturningSeasonsHat and tag me. Seeing how you make these patterns your own is my biggest motivation. SIZES 1, 2, 3 ( 4, 5, 6 ) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS To fit head circumference 14-16, 16-18, 18-20 ( 20-22, 22-24, 24-26 )” / 35-40, 40-45, 45-50 (50-55, 55-60, 60-65) cm. Brim width, laid flat: 7.25, 8, 8.75 (9.25, 10, 10.75)” / 20, 22, 23 ( 25, 27, 29) cm Crown width, laid flat: 7.75, 8.5, 9.25 (10, 11, 11.5)” / 18, 20, 22 ( 23, 25, 27) cm Brim Height: 2.5, 2.5, 3.5 (3.5, 3.5, 3.5)” / 6, 6, 9 ( 9, 9, 9) cm (from fold to bottom of braid) Overall Length: 6.5, 7, 8 (8, 8, 8)” / 17, 18, 20 (20, 20, 20) cm (tip to fold) MATERIALS Yarn (Maroon Sample - Size 3): MC: 1 skein of Soka’pii by The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers (100% Non SW Mt & WY Rambouillet, 248 yds / 227 m – 50 g), colorway “Namoo”. CC: 1 skein of Soka’pii by The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers (100% Non SW Mt & WY Rambouillet, 248 yds / 227 m – 50 g), colorway“Theresa”. Or approx. the following qty of Fingering-weight yarn or any yarn you obtain gauge with. MC: 130, 145, 188 (207, 227, 278) yards / 119, 134, 171 (190, 208, 255) m CC: 59, 66, 85 (94, 103, 126) yards / 54, 60, 77 (85, 94, 115) m Needles: US 3 / 3.25 mm 16" / 40 cm circular needles for the brim, US 4 / 3.5 mm 16" / 40 cm circular needles for rise, US 1 / 2.25 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needles for the vikkel braid transition and US 4 / 3.5 mm 32" / 80 cm circular needles or DPN’s for crown. (translatable to DPN’s or Magic Loop Method) Notions: Stitch marker, snips, darning needle, blocking materials. GAUGE 30 sts x 44 rows to 4" / 10 cm on US 3 / 3.25 mm needles in Stockinette St, after blocking. 28 sts x 40 rows to 4" / 10 cm on US 3 / 3.25 mm needles in colorwork, after blocking. CONSTRUCTION Bottom up hat with a double brim. Inside of brim has a 3x2 rib in contrasting color. Outside of brim has a 2 color stranded colorwork floral motif. Vikkel braid transition with simple stockinette rise and rounded crown.