The Design

The simple, elegant shape of this slouchy topper is beautifully timeless. In fact, it was inspired by heroine Flora Poste in the film Cold Comfort Farm (based on Stella Gibbons’ witty 1932 novel). With a rich, seed-stitch texture, Flora’s Cap has a pleasing weight and warmth—and it seems to go with every outfit!

We knit this slouchy hat in a combination of Shibui Silk Cloud and Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light. Perfectly paired with the mohair fuzz of lace-weight Silk Cloud, Tosh Merino Light’s tonal washes of complementary, hand-dyed color gain a glowing halo. Together, these yarns have the soft, lightweight warmth we love season after season!

The Details

FINISHED SIZE
One size: To fit 21–22"/53–56cm head. Approx. 20"/51cm around x 9"/23cm tall.

YARN
1 skein Shibui Silk Cloud (330 yds/300m), and 1 skein Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light (420 yds/384m) held together throughout. Or approx. 195 yds/178m of an equivalent fingering-weight and lace-weight mohair yarn held together.
Sample shown in color Ironwood.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 3 (3.25mm) 16"/40cm circular and double-point needles, or size to obtain gauge.
US 2 (2.75mm) 16"/40cm circular needles, or .5mm smaller than gauge needle.
7 stitch markers (1 in a different color to designate beginning of round).
Darning needle to finish.

GAUGE
Approx. 23 sts = 4"/10cm in seed stitch on larger needles, after blocking.
Note: Be sure and block before measuring swatch for gauge.