Olaf Hat by Sandra Manson

Olaf Hat

Knitting
February 2026
Sport (12 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
One Size
English
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The Olaf Hat, designed by Sandra Manson using our 5ply Shetland Yarn. It’s a striking Fair Isle hat featuring a Norwegian Star and snowflake crown, combining our Shetland and Scandinavian influences.

You will need:

Jamieson & Smith 5ply Shetland (100% Real Shetland Wool; 115m/125yds, 50g)
Yarn A: Natural Grey x 1
Yarn B: Dark Navy x 1

Needles and Notions
2.5mm needles for rib (DPNS or 40cm circular)
3.0mm needles (DPNS or 40cm circular)
3.0mm DPNs for crown
Stitch markers

Additional Information:
Sizing
Finished measurements: One size, to fit a medium/large adult head
Finished circumference: 58.5cm/23in
Length from crown to brim: 23cm/9in

Tension
32 sts and 32 rows = 10cm/4” over pattern, blocked using 3.0mm needles