So we’re up on Orkney, the temperature is low and the strong winds are making it feel below freezing….. and DH has neglected to bring any of his hats.

So a quick trip into Kirkwall produced a skein of undyed North Ronaldsay wool and my Rav library produced the pattern.

I chose a K2P2 rib for the brim and then the Fisherman’s Rib for the body and top of the hat. I like this pattern because it makes it very easy to knit customised hats and I chose stitches that would give a nice thick, warm, fabric.

Very straightforward knit and we were able to brave the winds today with him having a warm head. Actually his head was warmer than mine in my rather gorgeous and very stylish new slouchy hat - which didn’t do much for keeping the wind out.

I’ve photographed the hat on a traditional Orkney chair.