Print o’ the Wave Beanie

This beanie was created using a traditional Shetland lace pattern - “the print
o’ the wave’. I wanted to show how delicate Shetland lace can look even when using a heavier weight yarn. Shetland lace knitting has recently been named as an endangered craft by the Crafts Council so this was designed for those who wished to try a smaller scale lace project in a traditional craft skill.
A little concentration is required on a couple of the rows as the start of round marker moves to allow the lace pattern to stay correct. Please take care to follow the written instructions alongside the charted lace.

Yarn

• Lalland by Di Gilpin 100% Scottish lambswool light DK yarn 175m/50g
• x 1 ball in Sea Purslane

Notions

• 1 set of 3.5mm DPN or preferred method for working in the round
• 1 set of 3.75mm DPN or preferred method for working in the round
• you may wish to change to DPN for working the crown if using circular needles
• tapestry needle for weaving in ends • balloon or hat blocker
• stitch marker

Size

One size to fit average size adult head. Finished circumference 54.5cm/22”

Tension

22st to 24 rows to 10cm/4” over print o’ the wave lace in the round after washing and blocking. Use 3.75mm needles as starting point for checking gauge. Please check your gauge carefully and adjust needle size accordingly.