Inspired by textiles from the Shetland Museum & Archives Collection, the inspiration for Jamieson & Smith’s Shetland Heritage range of yarn.

You will also need:

• 1 set 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) double-pointed needles (DPNs) or your preferred needles for knitting small diameters in the round

• Small quantity of waste yarn - preferably a smooth cotton, to avoid felting with the main yarn

• 2 pieces of cardboard or a pompom maker

Sizing

To fit head circumference 50-55cm/19.75-21¾ in

Actual hat circumference 53cm/21 in

Length from brim to crown (with brim folded up) 35cm/13¾ in

Tension

34 sts and 38 rounds = 10cm/4 in stranded pattern worked in the round, using 2.75mm needles

32 sts and 44 rounds = 10cm/4 in stocking stitch in the round, using 2.75mm needles