Shetland Wool Week 2022 pattern by Linda Shearer.
Linda writes, “I live on the island of Whalsay, whose nickname, the ‘Bonnie Isle’, became the name for my hat. Although the ‘Bonnie Isle’ hat has a nautical theme, the patterns mean much more. The chain in the rib represents the link between us all during Shetland Wool Week; and the anchor, a common motif in Fair Isle knitting, symbolises a sense of keeping grounded, connected to what matters most, and able to cope with life’s challenges. The crown, a circle, is to me a spinning wheel and a tribute to my mother Ina Irvine. A prolific spinner and knitter, she was my inspiration.”
Linda’s other patterns can be found here.
Packaged with permission of the SWW Committee.
Skills:
Knitting in the round, two-color stranded knitting, following a chart.
Size:
Small, medium. large.
Included:
Five colors of Jamieson’s Spindrift, 100% Shetland wool (44 g total, enough for any size in the pattern). OR Five colors of Jamieson & Smith Supreme Jumper Weight, 100% Shetland wool (full skeins, 750 g total).
You will need:
Pattern, available here.
Needles and notions US 2/2.75 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 Linda Shearer for Shetland Wool Week 2022
