Now you can get six of Joan's favorite Fair Isle hat patterns all in one convenient eBook! From a beginner-friendly first foray into Fair Isle, to a traditional Shetland star motif (also called a rose), you will be sure to find your favorite here.
Size:
Approximately 21". Adjust size by changing the needle size.
Yarn:
Fingering weight, samples made with Jamieson’s Spindrift (25 g, 115 yds/105 m).
My First Fair Isle
Six colors:
(A) 160 Midnight - 115 yds (105 m);
(B) 271 Flame - 30 yds (27 m);
(C) 147 Moss - 30 yds (27 m);
(D) 1140 Granny Smith - 30 yds (27 m);
(E) 182 Buttercup - 30 yds (27 m);
(F) 587 Madder - 30 yds (27 m).
Hearts & Flowers
Seven colors:
(A) 610 Purple - 50 yds (46 m);
(B) 595 Maroon - 18 yds (16 m);
(C) 575 Lipstick - 60 yds (55 m);
(D) 570 Sorbet - 38 yds (35 m);
(E) 815 Ivy - 58 yds (53 m);
(F) 1140 Granny Smith - 28 yds (26 m);
(G) 365 Chartreuse - 18 yds (16 m).
Diamond Rose
Eight colors:
(A) 144 Turf - 66 yds (60 m)
(B) 1020 Nighthawk - 40 yds (37 m);
(C) 1010 Seabright - 40 yds (37 m);
(D) 135 Surf - 30 yds (28 m);
(E) 595 Maroon - 25 yds (23 m);
(F) 576 Spice - 30 yds (28 m);
(G) 271 Flame - 40 yds (37 m);
(H) 230 Yellow Ochre - 10 yds (9 m).
North Woods
Five colors:
(A) 587 Madder - 110 yds (100 m);
(B) 101 Shetland Black - 37 yds (34 m);
(C) 110 Black/Sholmit - 55 yds (50 m);
(D) 113 Sholmit/White - 55 yds (50 m);
(E) 304 White - 37 yds (34 m).
Archipelago
Five colors:
Short version:
(A) 160 Midnight - 83 yds (76 m);
(B) 170 Fjord - 44 yds (40 m);
(C) 134 Blue Danube - 39 yds (36 m);
(D) 425 Mustard - 11 yds (10 m);
(E) 304 White - 28 yds (26 m).
Long version:
(A) 319 Artichoke - 105 yds (96 m);
(B) 789 Marjoram - 50 yds (46 m);
(C) 1130 Lichen - 50 yds (46 m);
(D) 1270 Purple Haze - 17 yds (16 m);
(E) 127 Pebble - 33 yds (30 m).
Anniversary Hat
Eight colors:
(A) 763 Pacific - 30 yds (27 m);
(B) 1390 Highland Mist - 30 yds (27 m);
(C) 319 Artichoke - 25 yds (23 m);
(D) 1130 Lichen - 20 yds (18 m);
(E) 155 Bramble - 40 yds (37 m);
(F) 567 Damask - 20 yds (18 m);
(G) 1190 Burnt Umber - 25 yds (23 m);
(H) 230 Yellow Ochre - 25 yds (23 m).
Needles and Notions:
US 1/2.25 mm and US 3/3.25 mm for circular knitting or size to achieve gauge.
Stitch marker, tapestry needle.
Skills:
Knitting in the round, two-color stranded knitting, following a chart.
Written/Charted:
Charted with written support.
Designs by Joan Sheridan