Baa-ble Hat

This was the official pattern for Shetland Wool Week 2015, an event held every year in Shetland to celebrate Shetland wool and it's associated crafts. This was originally a free pattern during the time I was Patron of Shetland Wool Week to promote the event, but it is now available to purchase from my Ravelry store. It is knitted in Shetland Aran weight yarn at a fairly tight gauge making a warm and cosy hat, good for keeping your ears warm in the Shetland wind! It is a quick knit and it makes an ideal introduction to Fair Isle / colour work knitting. Yarn required: Green and blue version: Jamieson's of Shetland Heather Aran (50g balls): - shade 998 Autumn x 1 - shade104 Natural White x 1 - shade 101 Natural Black x 1 - shade 1390 Highland Mist x 1 Brown and Grey Version: Jamieson and Smith Worsted Aran (50g balls) - shade Peat x 2 - shade Snaa White x 1 - shade Coll Black x 1 - shade Silver Grey x 1 [Here is a link to instructions on how to adapt the Baa-ble hat pattern to make it smaller and suitable for children or a smaller adult size.][1] You would first need to purchase the Baa-ble hat pattern. The small should fit an older child or a small adult head and the extra small should fit a younger child (age 3 - 5) **Size small:** Circumference: approx. 46 cm / 19.4 inches; Height from edge of hat when turned up: 20cm / 7.35 inches. **Size extra small**: Circumference: approx 41cm / 16.25 inches; Height from edge of brim when turned up: approx. 17cm / 6.75 inches. For details of stitch numbers etc. please visit the linked blog post. [1]: http://donnasmithdesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/bairns-baa-ble-hats.html