Fields of Lavender Hat

The Fields of Lavender set was made in collaboration with Gregoria Fibers; the yarn being a major source of inspiration behind the design. Anna, the magic-maker behind this yarn, infuses essential oils into the yarn when it is being washed, so the final skeins carry a calming scent, one that immediately made me think of Lavender Fields, along with the deep rich purple of her Dogwood color-way. Upon further research on this flower, I found myself drawn to its symbolism of grace, elegance and femininity, which helped determine the look and feel for this collection.

The Fields of Lavender Hat combines the simplicity of garter stitch spruced up with short row shaping that even a newcomer to the technique can fearlessly do, with the elegance of lace knitting; the stitch pattern resembling the small flowers this design was inspired by.