Bamboo Hat

"Bamboo is flexible, bending with the wind but never breaking, capable of adapting to any circumstance. It suggests resilience." - Ping Fu. Bamboo, once established, grows effortlessly, and this pattern is meant to be knit and worn with that in mind. Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) to fit head circumference 35 (40.5, 46.5, 52, 58) cm / 13.75 (16, 18.25, 20.5, 22.75)". Yarn: fingering weight, holding 2 strands. In total 80 (130, 180, 220, 240) m / 88 (144, 198, 242, 264) yds. Shown in mYak Fior di Lino, Caffelatte and Mountain Mist held together, 1 skein per color. Notions: 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle, measuring tape. Needles: 3.5 mm (US 4) and 4 mm (US 6) circular, 40 cm / 16" each. Optional 4 mm (US 6) double pointed needles. Gauge: 21 sts / 28 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4" in pattern, in the round, after blocking. You will get a PDF (6MB) file.