Blosta Hat Pattern

The Blosta Hat is inspired by the colours in Shetlands landscape during the spring when I lived in the small village, Cunningsburgh, 10 miles south of Lerwick.

The patterns are a mix of linear stripes and blending patterns as well as Fair Isle.

Available in one size to fit an average sized adult head. Circumference 57cm/22 inches.

Length (rib unfolded): 30cms/12 inches

Length (rib folded): 25cm/10 inches

The hat is knit in the round beginning with a twisted rib. There are options to knit a longer rib to have a folded brim for extra warmth. After the twisted rib, increase to start the main Fair Isle section, then the crown is knit and decreased. These sections follow the chart provided.

Yarn - Colourway 1

Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight (115m/125yards per 25g ball)

Yarn A: FC64mix 2 x 25g Balls

Yarn B: FC46 1 x 25g Balls

Yarn C: FC7mix 1 x 25g Ball

Yarn D: 203 1 x 25g Ball

Yarn E: 1284mix 1 x 25g Ball

Yarn F: 101 1 x 25g Ball

Yarn - Colourway 2

Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight (115m/125yards per 25g ball)

Yarn A: 81 2 x 25g Balls

Yarn B: 1285 1 x 25g Balls

Yarn C: 32 1 x 25g Ball

Yarn D: 54 1 x 25g Ball

Yarn E: FC45 1 x 25g Ball

Yarn F: 2 1 x 25g Ball

Gauge

28sts and 32 rounds to 10cm over colour work after blocking. Please check your tension carefully and adjust your needle size accordingly.

Tools

3mm /US #2-3 DPN’s or 40cm /16 Inch Circular Needle for working twisted rib and main hat body

Stitch Markers

Tapestry Needle

Pom-Pom making tool