Catriona Fair Isle Hat Pattern

This simply-shaped hat, knitted from the bottom up in traditional Fair Isle designs, is an ideal introduction to two-colour knitting and working in the round. The Fair Isle design is worked from a chart and colours can be changed as required, to suit the knitter or the yarn available. It’s a great way of using up oddments of yarn - particularly variegated ones which can give the effect of a much more complicated design than is actually the case!

Using stranded knitting, working in the round, and suitable for those with some experience, the skill level for this design is classed as Intermediate.

The samples shown were worked in two colours, using 2.75mm and 3.25mm circular and double-pointed needles.

Version 1 - Shetland 2-ply Jumper Weight, one 20g/90m mini-skein each in Delphinium Daze and Winter Dawn - total used 36g/158m.

Version 2 - BFL 4-ply, one 20g/80m mini-skein each in Deep Purple Dreams and A Zest for Lime - total used approx 38g/152m.

To fit an average adult head, circumference approximately 56cm (22 inches). Length from crown to cast on edge approximately 24cm (9.5 inches).

This pattern is copyright Julie Harris Designs and for personal use only, and may not be copied or distributed without my permission. Knitted items made from this pattern may not be sold or produced commercially.

PLEASE NOTE: This listing is for a knitting pattern only. Knitted items shown are NOT for sale.