Mjohoro, Mhoba, Flamboyant, and the Tanzanian Christmas Tree are all names given to a tree that flowers spectacularly in December. It’s so striking that it is sometimes used as a motif in woodcarvings like those that can be found on massive doors on the island of Zanzibar and along the Swahili Coast.

Finished Size: Brim circumference of 18.5” / 47 cm and height of 9” / 23 cm.

Gauge: 22 stitches and 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm in St st

Yarn Requirements: Approximately yards 210 yards / 192 meters worsted weight superwash wool.

Sample shown in Malabrigo, Rios (100% Superwash Merino Wool & 210 yards / 192 meters per 100g), 1 hank Colorway: Glazed Carrot

Needles and Notions: US size 7 / 4.5 mm needles or size needed to obtain gauge as preferred for working small circumferences in the round plus one size smaller for brim.

1 stitch marker, cable needle, and a tapestry needle.

Techniques used: Cabling, bobble making, decreasing.

This pattern is both fully written and charted so that the knitter may work from either set of directions as preferred.