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ASTRA HAT

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A playful take on the distinct sheepskin hats worn across Eastern Europe 
 and Central Asia, Astra leans into the unique bounce and curl of Varv 
yarn to reference the texture of Astrakhan wool, whilst also paying tribute 
to the tailoring of this rustically elegant headpiece.

This pattern offers several stylistic options, including a pillbox style and a deep-winter brim style, as well as varying degrees of outward flare - enabling you to create a version that is as moderate or as dramatic as you like.

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MATERIALS & INFORMATION

SIZE 1 (2, 3, 4)
to fit head circumference of approximately
48cm/ 19.25” (52cm/ 20.75”, 56cm/ 22.5”, 60cm24”)



YARN

designed for Höner och Eir VARV,
suitable for Lagom or Rejäl weight

Lagom-weight 
(60m per 100g); 
project requires up to 200g
Rejäl-weight (30m per 100g); 
project requires up to 300g



GAUGE

8 sts x 15 rows = 10cm x 10cm
in garter stitch

NEEDLES

straight or circular needles, 7mm in diameter

or as needed to meet gauge

NOTIONS

measuring tape, tapestry needle, 

sewing needle, colour-matched thread



SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

picking up stitches from selvage edge,
basic hand-stitching


CONSTRUCTIONS
worked flat in one piece, sideways

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SAMPLE INFO.

grey sample
Size 3, knitted in Rejäl-weight
deep brim and no flare

seafoam sample
Size 1, knitted in Lagom-weight
pillbox and no flare

Note that in Rejäl-weight, this hat will be considerably denser and stiffer, and therefore more sheepskin-like. In the Lagom weight the fabric will be looser and stretchier.

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NOTE: This pattern is designed specifically for Varv yarns. A modified version suitable for other yarns may be added at a later point.