Size Circumference at brim: 18” / 46cm Length from brim to crown as worn: 9” / 23cm Circumference at widest point: 21 ¾ / 55.5cm
Needles 3.5mm / US 4 circular needle, 40cm / 16” length (for body of hat) 3.5mm / US 4 DPNs or long circular needle (if working magic loop for crown of hat) 3mm / US 2 circular needle, 40cm / 16” length (for brim) Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.
Yarn Fingering weight yarn in the following amounts: 85 yards MC 70 yards CC1 65 yards CC2 35 yards CC3 35 yards CC4 Allow approx. 40 extra yards if making a pom pom.
shown in: Sample 1: Jamieson’s Of Shetland Spindrift (100% Pure Shetland Wool; 105m / 115 yds per 25g ball) MC Camel, CC1 Sage, CC2 Yellow Ochre, CC3 Eesit, CC4 Auld Gold.
Sample 2: Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight (100% Real Shetland Wool; 115m / 125yds per 25g ball) MC Shade 81, CC1 Shade 141, CC2 Shade 1284, CC3 Shade 202, CC4 Shade FC7
Notions 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Gauge 27 sts & 32 rounds = 10cm / 4” over Fair Isle Pattern on 3.5mm needles after blocking 28 sts & 40 rounds = 10cm / 4” in Rib Pattern on 3mm needles after blocking