![silk bamboo wool hat closeup](http://flushedwithrosycolour.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/silk-bamboo-wool-hat-closeup1.jpg?w=300)
I used a 4mm hook for this hat, and the pattern is my own which is the same as my Pretty Patterned Beanie. As promised back then, this time I used a much nicer yarn with a 60% wool, 20% silk, 20% bamboo blend. This yarn was a such a joy to work with. It has a luxurious softness and consistent thickness, it's called 'silk plus' yarn from Lincraft. Again, I made a matching detachable rose brooch, using the free pattern at Crochetspot.
![silk bamboo wool patterned hat](http://flushedwithrosycolour.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/silk-bamboo-wool-patterned-hat1.jpg?w=300)
It's my sister-in-law's birthday and I wanted to make her something but I wasn't sure what. I remembered she said she liked the patterned beanie but it's too small for an adult to wear, so I made another one with nicer wool in a similar colour. I was worried this one would be too small as well, but it's slightly larger than the proto-type as I used a bigger hook and thicker yarn.
![two patterned hats](http://flushedwithrosycolour.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/two-patterned-hats1.jpg?w=300)
![silk bamboo wool hat](http://flushedwithrosycolour.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/silk-bamboo-wool-hat1.jpg?w=150)
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