"This hat is a great way to learn how to knit Fair Isle. Follow our color chart or create your own color combo with the chart provided to knit this cute hat. What makes this a good first Fair Isle project? Several things, starting from the beginning: 1) it uses a simple one-color ribbing, 2) the background color remains constant throughout, 3) the patterns are simple with easily memorable repeats within each row, 4) the number of colors are reduced - shading occurs using only two instead of three or more colors, 5) the decreases are bordered by the background color to make it easier to see their location, and 6) the patterns in the crown use only one foreground color per pattern. This hat is a perennial favorite." ~Joan
Skills:
Knitting in the round, two-color stranded knitting, following a chart.
Size:
Small, large (21, 22.5").
Included:
Pattern.
Six colors of Jamieson's Spindrift 100% Shetland wool (67 g total, enough for any size in the pattern).
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
