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The June 2020 hat is inspired by Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California. We visited Lassen when I was very young and I have almost no memories of this park except that there were some warm pools we soaked in. We are planning a trip to visit towards the end of this summer and I cannot wait to see it again as an adult! 

The volcanic nature of the park paired well with this month’s yarn choices - Malabrigo Arroyo in Volcan and Susurro in Fire Agate. Held together, these colors create a medley of fire and ash -- the perfect representation of Mt. Lassen and the volcanic features of the park! 

The design itself is knit flat in short rows to shape the entire body of the hat. You’ll see even the shape (before the brim is knit-on) is the perfect volcanic dome. And don’t be turned off by the seaming and picking up of stitches. Because of the garter stitch, the seam is basically invisible, and it’s a fun way to learn some skills if you haven’t done a 3-needle bind off, short rows, or picked up stitches before! 

10% of this purchase will be donated to the National Parks Foundation.

I had so much fun designing this one. I hope you enjoy knitting it!