Fimbulvinter is an old norse word that means “great winter”. It was used in norse mythology to describe the long and hard winter only two humans survived right before ragnarok (the end of the gods) hit.

A hat knit in super bulky yarn is one of the staple items for surviving such conditions, but will also keep you warm during a regular winter.

With a twisted rib and a basic cable pattern this knits up really fast!

Sizes:
Toddler, child / small adult, medium / large adult
Made to fit head circumferences in cm: 47 - 51 cm, 52 cm - 56 cm, 57 - 61 cm
Made to fit head circumferences in inches: 18.5 - 20”, 20.5” - 22”, 22.5 - 24”

Needles:
10 mm (US 15), 30 cm (16”) circular needles
Change the needle size if you need to, to obtain gauge.
Tapestry needle.

Material:
80 / 100 / 120 meters or 87.5 / 109.5 / 131 yards of super bulky weight yarn.
The green sample is knit in Ìstex Àlafoss lopi, held double. Colorway: garden green / laufgrænn.

Gauge:
10 cm (4”) stockinette stitch on 10 mm (US 15) needles = 8 stitches and 13 rounds after blocking.