"When I looked at my 'collection' of Fair Isle hat designs and compared it to the color wheel, I realized that I had no red hats. The challenge of working with red is that light shades of red turn pink and I didn't want pink. The subtle shading of the background avoids pink and results in a rich, wine colored cap. The design uses traditional Shetland motifs, but the use of the colors combined with the design make me think of a Russian princess. Hence, Anastasia." ~Joan
Skills:
Knitting in the round, two-color stranded knitting, following a chart.
Size:
Adult average (Beanie ~ 20.5" diameter above the ribbing and 7.5" tall; Roomier Slouch ~ 24" diameter above the ribbing and 9.5" tall.).
To make a smaller size, go down one needle size, to make a larger size, go up one needle size.
Included:
Pattern.
Seven colors of 100% Shetland Wool (86 g total).
You will need:
Needles and notions: US 1/2.5 mm and US 3/3.25 mm needles for circular knitting or size to achieve gauge. Stitch marker, tapestry needle.
Hand wash in cold water. Lay flat to dry.
Design by Joan Sheridan
