Shetland Wool Week 2017 pattern by Gudrun Johnston.
Gudrun writes, “I am always impressed by the myriad shades of colour that can be seen in Shetland, the blues of the sea, the mossy greens and browns of the hillside and the bright pops of wildflowers and heather in the summer. I never tire of walking in this landscape and soaking in the rich palette. I also love to wear a slouchy style hat that can be pulled down to cover my ears when it’s cold and windy outside! All of these elements played a part in this design. The Bousta Beanie uses three colours combined to great effect within a simple Fair Isle pattern. What with all the colours available in Shetland yarn the possibilities are endless!”
Gudrun’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:
Adult average.
Included:
Three colors of Jamieson’s Spindrift, 100% Shetland wool (62 g total).
You will need:
Pattern, available here.
Needles and notions US 2/3.0 mm and US 4/3.5 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 Gudrun Johnston for Shetland Wool Week 2017
