Zouwu Hat

Resembling the lantern flower, this beanie seemed perfect for the upcoming Lunar New Year (2020)! It works up faster than you’d think, and is a lighter weight knit for those in warmer weather climates.

Skill level: Advanced beginner/ Intermediate

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn (category 4) about 140 yards
* Gray - I Love This Yarn * Mustard - Lion Brand Wool Ease
Crimson - LB Touch of Alpaca
US 7/ 4.5mm 16” circular needles for brim
US 8/ 5.0mm 16” circular needles or corresponding dpns for body and crown decrease
Stitch markers (8 of them)
Small cable needle
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Gauge: ​18 stitches and 22 rows = 4 x 4 inches in the round

Finished size: approximately 7.5” wide x 9.5” tall (unstretched)