To celebrate the knitting community, the Bellwether Hat pattern is just $2 through December 31, 2026 with the code THEFLOCK. A little thank you for knitting along with me!

A little celebration of sheep and the wool that we love so much! It features a flock of sheep bordered by a little field of flowers. This pattern includes baby, child and adult sizes so you can knit one for everyone in the family!

This hat is a companion to the Bellwether Sweater, which I designed for Sacred Sheep 2026.

The dark green sample was knit in Ritual Dyes Marona for the MC and oSHēn Fibers Bubbles DK for the CC. The bouclé yarn adds some texture and fluffiness for the sheep! The tan sample is knit in TOD from Lamb & Kid for the MC and Woolfolk Flette for the CC. You can use any DK or light worsted-weight yarn that give you the correct gauge and creates a fabric you like.

MATERIALS
Needles:
Note: needle sizes are suggested only. You may need to use a different size to achieve gauge.

Main: US 6 / 4.0 mm
Ribbing: US 4 / 3.5 mm

Notions:
tapestry needle, row counter (optional), stitch marker, scissors, extra yarn for a pompom (optional)

Yarn:
MC: Ritual Dyes Marona
100% Cormo Wool
250 yds / 228 m / 100 g
DK weight

CC: oSHen Fibers Bubbles DK
100% Superwash Merino
240 yds / 219 m / 100 g

Colors used in sample:
MC: Hemlock
CC: Coral

Yardage:
Note - yardage is estimated and may vary depending on yarn used, gauge variations and modifications.
MC: 100 (120, 140) yards
91.5 (110, 128) meters

CC: 40 (50, 60) yards
36.5 (46, 55) meters

Gauge:
20 sts and 28 rounds = 4”/10 cm in colorwork pattern on main needle after blocking.
Note: You should always knit your swatch the same
way that the pattern is knit—in this case, on main needles in the round.
Block your swatch as you will your finished garment
and allow it to dry fully before measuring.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3) to fit baby (child, adult)
Measurements given are for the finished hat after blocking. Choose a size that is 0-2” / 0-5 cm smaller than the wearer’s head circumference.

Circumference: 14.5 (18, 21.75}“ / 37 (46, 55.5) cm

Height: 7 (7.75, 8.75)“ / 18 (20, 22.5) cm