In Finnish folklore the Northern Lights are believed to be caused by foxes running in Lapland and sending sparks up into the sky when their tails hit the snow, hence their local name ‘fox fires’.

The pattern includes instructions for two sizes,
achieved using different needle sizes and tension.

SIZE
To fit head circumference 52 (57)cm/ 20.5 (22.5)in
Actual head circumference 50(55)cm/ 19.75(21.75)in
Cast on edge to crown 19 (20)cm/ 7.5 (7.75)in

YARN
Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight (4ply weight;
100% wool; 115m/125yds per 25g ball)
A 65 (turquoise green); 1 x 25g balls
B 82 (dark green); 1 x 25g balls
C FC12 (moss green); 1 x 25g balls

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
1 set 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) double pointed needles
Stitch markers
Size 1 only
1 set 2.5mm (UK 12-13/US 1-2) double-pointed
needles
2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) circular needles, 40 cm long
Size 2 only
3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) circular needle, 40cm long
1 set 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) double-pointed needles