Ginkgo Biloba Hat – Knitting pattern

The Ginkgo Biloba Hat is a sister pattern of the Ginkgo Biloba Mitts. Like the mitts, it is inspired by the unique leaf shape of the ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba). The folded brim features a rib pattern that is reminiscent of the bifurcated leaf.

The folded brim keeps the ears extra cozy during the cold season. Its nature-inspired pattern wants to make you dream of the fresh green leaves of spring while they are still resting in their buds, preparing to flourish.

Sizes

(XS; S; M; L), for a head circumference of (50–53; 53–56; 56–60; 60–64) cm / (20–21; 21–22; 22–23.5; 23.5–25.25)”, corresponding to (older child / teenager; adult small; adult medium; adult large)

Recommended yarn:

• Option 1: fingering / light fingering-weight yarn held double, e.g. BC Garn Bio Shetland GOTS
• Option 2: DK-weight yarn held single

Yarn estimates:

• Option 1 (fingering): (300; 340; 380; 460) m / (330; 370; 420; 500) yds
• Option 2 (DK): approx. half the amount mentioned above 

Needles and notions needed:

• 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles, 40 cm / 16” long
• 3.5 mm (US 4) DPNs
• piece of scrap yarn (with smooth surface, e.g. cotton) for provisional cast-on
  
• stitch markers, tapestry needle, crochet hook (optional)

Gauge:

Stockinette: 19 stitches x 31 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” on 3.5 mm (US 4) needles in the round, blocked

Level of difficulty:

advanced beginner / intermediate

Techniques (explanation/tutorial included):

• provisional cast-on
• knitting below
• decreases