The word ‘thrift’ comes from Old Norse, meaning prosperity. Thrift is also another name for sea pink, a small plant growing in abundance on the sea cliffs and shores of Shetland.

Materials
Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight -
100% Real Shetland Wool (115m/125yds/25g ball)

2.75mm (UK12/US2) short DPNs, set of five, or your preferred needles for working small diameters in the round, or size required to obtain tension.

Stitch holders or waste yarn
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Sharp scissors
Small amount of cardboard for making the pompom

Sizing
To fit average adult head
52-57cm/20-22in
Actual circumference at brim 52cm/20in

Tension
32 sts and 34 rows = 10cm/ 4in using 2.75mm needles over colourwork pattern