Inspired by traditional Shetland patterns, this hat features beautiful Fair Isle colourwork.

“I was lucky enough to visit Shetland Wool Week in 2018 with a group of friends from the UK and America,” says Juliet Bernard. “We received a warm welcome, laughed, learned and met people from all over the world. One of the workshops I took was with Donna Smith, and covered designing hat crowns, using traditional designs as inspiration. It was fascinating, and inspired me to create this hat.”

YARN USED IN SAMPLE:
Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift (4ply weight; 100% wool, 105m/115yds per 25g ball)
1 x 25g ball of each: A Birch (252); B Granny Smith (1140);
C Sunset (186); D Lemon (350); E Salmon (301).

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES:
3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) circular needles, 40cm long.
Set of 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) double-pointed needles (DPNs).
Stitch marker.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

To fit head circumference:
57cm (22.5 inches)

Actual circumference:
51cm (20 inches)

Actual length (crown to base of ear):
22cm (8.5 inches)