Ratas Fair Isle Hat by Olga Begak

Ratas Fair Isle Hat

Knitting
November 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
150 - 155 yards (137 - 142 m)
54–58 cm | 20.5–23“ circumference, 26.5 cm | 10.5” height
English
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RATAS Fair Isle Hat is inspired by a traditional knitting motif from Hiiumaa, Estonia — the «tõllarattakiri», or carriage wheel pattern. «Ratas» means «wheel» in Estonian — a symbol of life’s rhythm, movement and continuity.
The pattern comes as a PDF with written instructions, charts and photos which you can download immediately after the payment. It prints onto A4 or US Letter paper.
This is easy level knitting pattern; the following skills are required: Cast on, Knit, Purl, Circular Knitting, Color Knitting, Bind-Off. All measurements are given in US and metric. Hat is knitted in one piece. Furthermore full pattern support is available by message or email.

Here is matching Ratas cowl

SIZE: 54–58 cm | 20.5–23“ circumference, 26.5 cm | 10.5” height.

YARN: Any DK (11 wpi) weight yarn. I used Mota by WoolDreamers:
27 g | 68 yds in mustard colour (953G) — MC,
33 g | 84 yds in brown (840G) — CC.

GAUGE: 10 cm × 10 cm | 4” × 4” = 16 sts × 24 rows in stockinette stitch with 4.5 mm needles.

NEEDLES: Circular or double pointed needles 3.5 & 4.5 mm | US 4 & 7.