Bamboo Hat

Bamboo is flexible, bending with the wind but never breaking, capable of adapting to any circumstance. It suggests resilience, meaning that we have the ability to bounce back even from the most difficult times."

- Ping Fu

Bamboo, once established, grows effortlessly. In our minds, this pattern is intended to be knit and worn with that in mind.

Sizes

Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) to fit actual head circumference of 35 (40.5, 46.5, 52, 58) cm / 13.75 (16, 18.25, 20.5, 22.75)’’.

Yarn

Fingering Weight, holding 2 strands of yarn:

Per strand: 40 (65, 90, 110, 120) m / 44 (72, 99, 121, 132) yds

In total: 80 (130, 180, 220, 240) m / 88 (144, 198, 242, 264) yds

Shown here

mYak Fior di Lino (50% Wool, 35% Other Animal – Yak, 15% Cellulose – Linen / Flax, Fingering, 218yds (199m)/50g); colors: Caffelatte and Mountain Mist (held together): 1 skein per color (all sizes)

Notions

1 stitch marker, tapestry needle, measurement tape

Needles

3.5mm (US4) circular knitting needle, 4mm (US6) circular knitting needle, 40cm/16’’ length each

Optional: a 4mm (US6) set of double pointed needles

Gauge – 4mm (US 6) Needle

21 sts / 28 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4’’ worked in pattern (in the round, after blocking