A simple hat pattern which can be knitted flat or in the round, its design features the compass-drawn motif from one of the Isle of Muck’s archaeological treasures, an 8th century Celtic cross, worked into the crown. Sizes are adult Small-Medium and (Large-Extra-Large), with the larger size shown in Italicised brackets.

Yarn: 100g Aran-weight yarn (sample shown in Iona Wool Aran, colour ‘Lichen’, 100g = 160m).

Notions: Embroidery needle

Suggested Needles: 4.5mm for brim, 5mm for main section or size needed for gauge of 16 stitches to 10 cm over stocking stitch.

Instructions are given to knit flat or in the round. The pattern chart shows the central decrease section in the medium size. For the larger size, please add an additional plain stitch at the start of each row, as shown in written instructions.

The pattern is published as a booklet, designed to be printed at home double-sided as a single A4 sheet.