This simple, slouchy hat was inspired by the traditional factory roof line known as ‘northlights’, often used by the many mills that once filled the local area. The yarn used is made in one of the last remaining mills near here.

It comes with four sizes, the largest size uses a single hank of Kinross 4ply. The pattern is knitted in the round,starting with twisted rib, which then narrows into stocking stitch using travelling stitches. Instructions are included for doing this with or without a cable needle.

The yarn is wonderfully soft after its first wash, and it has great stitch definition.