Flower King hat is one of 11 engaging patterns from Penguin: a Knit Collection by Anna Maltz - a printed book packed with patterns, photographs, illustrations and stories, all inspired by penguins. Available from annamaltz and your LYS.

Five colourworked petal shapes converge to form a flower at the crown – a treat for those with an aerial view. The pompom is added for good measure and to be the heart of the flower. This hat is worked in the round from the brim up, starting with 1x1 ribbing. The colourwork chart is repeated around the hat. There are undeniably long floats so tips advise where and why to manage these. There is a lengthy section on making successful pompoms.

SIZE
One size: to fit head circumference 56-58cm / 22-22¾”
Note: guidance is given for creating different sizes.

TENSION
20 sts x 24 rows = 10cm / 4” over colourworked Stocking Stitch on 4.5mm needles

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
4mm (US 6/UK 8) circular needle, 40cm (16”)
4.5mm (US 7/UK 7) circular needle, 40cm (16”) length
4.5mm (US 7/UK 7) DPNs or 100cm (32”) length circular needle for magic loop


YARN
Navia Trio 
(DK/worsted weight; 100% wool; 120m / 131yds per 50g)
A: Black (37) x 1

B: Natural White (31) x 1

C: Curry (336) x 1

D: Light Grey (32) x 1