Final version for publisher- This cap is shaped sort of like a cross between an abbreviated tammy & a poufy beanie, I love how it turned out!

Many years ago while visiting the City of Edinburgh Art Museum, I fell under the spell of The Fair Isle Jumper painted in 1923 by Scottish artist Stanley Cursiter (1887–1976). In my mind, the young woman so beautifully painted became the “Mona Lisa of Edinburgh.” I was very drawn to the lovely depiction of classic Shetland knitwear. In drafting the charts for the color band for this cap, my goal was to stay true to Fair Isle tradition while honoring the artist’s interpretation of it. Knit in the round from the inner band hem to the crown, with simple shaping and a slightly open gauge to give it just the right amount of drape.
Jamieson & Smith 2-ply Jumper Weight, 100% Shetland wool yarn, fingering weight, 125 yards (114.3 m)/25 gram (0.9 oz) ball, 2 (3) balls of #202 Off-White (MC) and 1 ball each of #FC34 Aqua (A), #14 Light Blue (B), #FC55 Dark Plum (C), #43 Medium Plum (D), and #72 Light Plum (E)

Used Spud & Chloe Fine, 80% wool/20% silk yarn, fingering weight, 248 yards (226.8 m)/65 gram (2.3 oz) skein, 1 skein of #7814 Shitake (for a softer inner hem liner)
Needles, circular, 16 inches (40.6 cm) and set of double pointed, size 3 (3.25 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Extras:
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Bowl or plate for blocking
Crochet hook, size C (2.75 mm) for optional tassel keeper
Strong binding yarn (parcel string, for example), 2 yards (1.8 m) for optional pom-poms
Stiff hairbrush for optional pom-poms

Finished size: Small/medium (suitable for children and small adult head sizes) 20½-22½ inches/50.8-57.1 cm and adult medium/large 22¾-24 inches /57.8-61.0cm circumference
Gauge: 28 sts and 36 rnds = 4 inches (10.2 cm) in St st, blocked