I have used Rowan Felted Tweed in this stunning, quirky long pixie/stocking hat. The wool/alpaca mix creates great texture and softness and the tweedy colours blend beautifully together. The pattern is knitted on 3.5 circular or double pointed needles, to create a firmer stitch in the felted tweed. There are 4 sizes from children’s to adult, designed with six simple peerie patterns (small Fair Isle patterns) of three or four rows and two to four stitch repeats. It is a great pattern for those who are beginners to Fair Isle. The coloured graph clearly lays out the patterns. The hat can be knitted by repeating the graph or changing the colours and sequence, to create your own design.

The photographs illustrate changes in the colour combinations, whilst maintaining an even balance to add interest to the design.

A knitting kit is available from my Folksy shop.

Approximate sizes
Size 1: 42cm circumference, 46cm long - comfortable stretch to 46cm
Size 2: 48cm circumference 47cm long - comfortable stretch to 51cm
Size 3: 54cm circumference, 49cm long - comfortable stretch to 59cm
Size 4: 60cm circumference, 52cm long - comfortable stretch to 65cm

You will need
Seven colours of Rowan Felted Tweed DK
Colour Code Approx. weight
A Tawny 186 25gm
B Sea Salter 178 15gm
C Mineral 181 15gm
D Stone 190 15gm
E Ginger 154 15gm
F Maritime 167 15gms
G Carbon 159 15gms

Set 3.25mm and 3.50 double pointed needles or circular needle