Yarn
Fingering weight yarn in the following amounts:
85 yards MC
70 yards CC1
65 yards CC2
35 yards CC3
35 yards CC4
Allow approx. 40 extra yards if making a pom pom.
shown in:
Sample 1: Jamieson’s Of Shetland Spindrift (100% Pure Shetland Wool; 105m / 115 yds per 25g ball)
MC Camel, CC1 Sage, CC2 Yellow Ochre, CC3 Eesit, CC4 Auld Gold.
Sample 2: Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight (100% Real Shetland Wool; 115m / 125yds per 25g ball)
MC Shade 81, CC1 Shade 141, CC2 Shade 1284, CC3 Shade 202, CC4 Shade FC7
Needles
3.5mm / US 4 circular needle, 40cm / 16” length (for body of hat)
3.5mm / US 4 DPNs or long circular needle (if working magic loop for crown of hat)
3mm / US 2 circular needle, 40cm / 16” length (for brim)
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.
Notions
1 stitch marker, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
