Using five different colours of yarn and an all over Fair Isle Pattern, this knit hat pattern is full of detail and personality.

I have seen people in Shetland wearing hats similar to this, which is where I got the design idea from.

While this may look complicated, the pattern itself is fairly easy. Keeping track of the colours may be a bit challenging, so this isn’t a knit in front of the TV project.

You’ll need to be paying attention to get this colour-work knitting pattern just right. Once you put in a little time and concentration, you’ll love your unique new hat!

It will cheer you up on the dullest of days.

The pattern comes in four sizes: 1-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-8 years, 8-12 years, largest size will fit small adult head( women’s)

To fit head circumference of 46-50, 50-52, 52-55, 55-57 cm, or 18-19 3/4, 19 3/4- 20 1/2, 20 1/2-21 3/4, 21 3/4- 22 1/2 inches

Materials: DK wool or blends yarn in five colours, 50 g of each. I used off white, blue, red, green and mustard.

Try Cascade 220 Sport Yarn or GGH Wollywash

The hat is knit in the round on DPN’s or circular, if you prefer.

A great introduction to Stranded knitting!