Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith

Baa-ble Hat

Knitting
March 2015
Aran (8 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
330 - 404 yards (302 - 369 m)
One size, average adult head, 52-57cm/20-22 inches (with instructions to make it smaller)
English
This pattern is available for £4.00 GBP buy it now

This was the official pattern for Shetland Wool Week 2015, an event held every year in Shetland to celebrate Shetland wool and it’s associated crafts.

This was originally a free pattern during the time I was Patron of Shetland Wool Week to promote the event, but it is now available to purchase from my Ravelry store.

It is knitted in Shetland Aran weight yarn at a fairly tight gauge making a warm and cosy hat, good for keeping your ears warm in the Shetland wind!

It is a quick knit and it makes an ideal introduction to Fair Isle / colour work knitting.

Yarn required:
Green and blue version:
Jamieson’s of Shetland Heather Aran (50g balls):

  • shade 998 Autumn x 1
  • shade104 Natural White x 1
  • shade 101 Natural Black x 1
  • shade 1390 Highland Mist x 1

Brown and Grey Version:
Jamieson and Smith Worsted Aran (50g balls)

  • shade Peat x 2
  • shade Snaa White x 1
  • shade Coll Black x 1
  • shade Silver Grey x 1

Here is a link to instructions on how to adapt the Baa-ble hat pattern to make it smaller and suitable for children or a smaller adult size. You would first need to purchase the Baa-ble hat pattern.

The small should fit an older child or a small adult head and the extra small should fit a younger child (age 3 - 5)

Size small: Circumference: approx. 46 cm / 19.4 inches; Height from edge of hat when turned up: 20cm / 7.35 inches.

Size extra small: Circumference: approx 41cm / 16.25 inches; Height from edge of brim when turned up: approx. 17cm / 6.75 inches.

For details of stitch numbers etc. please visit the linked blog post.