Trondra Knitting Pattern

Tondra has a simple, clever construction: knit as one long tube from a provisional cast-on, it is then folded and twisted before being joined at the ribbing. The twist creates an elegant spiral crown for a hat, showcasing the bold graphic design. As the hat is fully lined, it is wonderfully warm on a windy Shetland day.

Sizes
To fit: Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult, Lg Adult)
Finished Circumference: 34 (39, 43.5, 48.5, 53, 58) cm / 13.5 (15.5, 17.5, 19.5, 21.25, 23.25) in.
Finished Depth: 18 (20.5, 23, 26, 29.5, 33) cm / 7 (8, 9, 10.25, 11.5, 13) in.

Shown in Adult, modelled with 2 cm / 0.75 in negative ease.

Yarn
90 (120, 150, 180, 220, 270) m / 100 (130, 160, 200, 240, 300) yds light fingering weight yarn, in each of two contrasting colours. I would recommend choosing a sticky yarn (not superwash) with a high wool content. 

110 (150, 180, 240, 300, 370) m / 120 (160, 200, 260, 330, 400) yds lace weight or heavy lace weight yarn. This should be a soft and delicate yarn that you are happy to wear close to your skin. 

The sample is made using:

Jamieson and Smith Shetland Heritage, 100% Shetland Wool, 25g = 110m / 120yds,
MC - Indigo 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3) Balls
CC - Flugga White 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3) Balls

BC Garn Semilla Extra Fino, 50g = 300m / 328yds, 
LY - Shade OZ121 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2) Balls

Needles 
2.75 mm DPNs or circular needle, 
2.25 mm DPNs or circular needle, 
a spare circular needle 2.75 mm or smaller and at least 40cm long.

Tension 
33 sts and 37 rows over 10 cm / 4 in in stranded colour work using larger needles after blocking.

Techniques
Provisional cast on, knitting in the round, stranded colour work, grafting

Notions
Waste yarn and crochet hook for provisional cast on,
2 lockable stitch markers,
Tapestry needle