This easy design in chunky, Drops Andes 65%wool, 35% alpaca yarn is beautifully soft and warm with a lovely texture. It knits up very quickly on size 7mm needles (smaller than the recommended size which I find very loose). The pattern has full written instructions with illustrations including the invisible ‘mattress stitch’ seam, an optional tassel and 3 sizes from children to adult.
Designed for the Stamford Mindspace runners taking part in the annual fun run and £1.00 from every pattern sale goes to the charity which is passionate about Mental Wellbeing for everyone.
You will need
Sizes 1-3: 1-100gm ball Drops Andes wool/alpaca Note: The length of the hat is reduced slightly for size 3. To knit the hat longer a second ball may be needed for the last few rows and the tassel.
Size 4: 2 - 100gm balls Drops Andes wool/alpaca
7.00mm needles
Large darning needle
Approximate size

1. Small, child: Length 35cm, Circumference 40cm
2. Medium, child/adult: Length 37cm, Circumference 46cm
3. Large, adult: Length 38cm shorter, 39cm longer, Circumference 52 cm
4. Extra Large, adult: Length 41cm, Circumference 58cm