{"title":"Swatchless patterns","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll our swatchless patterns together in one place! You won’t waste any time deciphering notes or filling in the gaps in directions: each pattern includes clear instructions and done-for-you numbers for multiple sizes and yarn weights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"musselburgh","title":"Musselburgh","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe original swatchless hat pattern: a double-layered beanie with 4-point crown shaping. The multi-gauge pattern now includes 9 gauges, for yarn weights between light fingering and DK, and 6 sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave a single skein of yarn you're not sure what to do with? Need something simple to keep your hands busy during zoom meetings? Looking for a gift that everyone will appreciate? Want to cast on right away without any prep? Cast on today, no swatching required, and discover for yourself why so many knitters have fallen in love with Musselburgh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn what is essentially a three step project you'll start with a centre-out cast-on and increase for the first crown; the next part is a beautifully meditative knit (perfect for those zoom calls!) of stockinette in the round; finally, you will finish off the hat by mirroring the initial shaping with decreases. This simple canvas is perfect for exploring your creativity through yarn choice, stripes or colour blocking. The hat is fully reversible, so working each half in a different colour or stripe sequence can turn it into two completely different hats in one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdventurous beginner looking to grow your skills? See our video \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=i2zD6EW-TU8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGetting started with Musselburgh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ysolda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31617326776399,"sku":"YTPT-MUS-D","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/8274\/products\/qing-musselburgh-shopify_social-5.jpg?v=1646861039"},{"product_id":"porty-hat","title":"Porty Hat","description":"A classic brimmed watchcap in cosy 1x1 rib. The multi-gauge pattern is a perfect one-skein stash buster and includes 4 sizes from baby to adult xl. Best of all? There’s no swatching required.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Porty Hat follows up on our bestselling Musselburgh pattern with a similar top-down, swatchless construction and just as much cool, casual style. We’ve named it after our local beach in Edinburgh, where a cosy hat that can be pulled down over your ears to keep out the chill is an essential accessory. The Porty Hat’s universal appeal and comfortable, elastic fit, make it a wonderful gift for anyone on your list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re an adventurous beginner eager to learn new skills, or an experienced knitter looking for a quick, compelling project you’ll love knitting the Porty Hat. The swatchless design begins at the centre top: the crown is shaped by increasing outward in 4 ‘compass point’ lines. When you’ve created enough fabric to do so you can simply measure your gauge on the project, and match it to the numbers given for your size and gauge. Once the fun crown shaping is complete, there’s lots of soothing 1x1 rib that makes for the perfect “take anywhere” project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth sock yarn? Something squishy and chunky? Stripes, speckles or colour-blocking? Extra long with a giant pom-pom? Understated or loud? How will you make this blank canvas your own?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ysolda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39652778082383,"sku":"YTPT-PTH-D","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/8274\/products\/PortyHatmodelledNFCBlue-shopify_social-2.jpg?v=1634817848"},{"product_id":"forth-hat","title":"Forth Hat","description":"Our go-to hat pattern. This classic beanie is easy to knit and endlessly customisable. Simply choose your yarn and cast on, no swatching required. \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Forth Hat joins our popular swatchless hat family, alongside the Porty hat and viral bestseller Musselburgh. Forth applies the top-down, swatchless construction to the classic beanie hat. It's the perfect canvas to make your own: simple changes make it a cute bobble hat or classic fisherman's watchcap. The four point crown shaping uses lifted increases for a polished finish that works beautifully with stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re an adventurous beginner eager to learn new skills, or an experienced knitter looking for a quick, compelling project you’ll love knitting the Forth Hat. The swatchless design begins at the centre top: the crown is shaped by increasing outward in 4 ‘compass point’ lines. When you’ve created enough fabric to do so you can simply measure your gauge on the project, and match it to the numbers given for your size and gauge. Once the fun crown shaping is complete, there’s lots of soothing stockinette that makes for the perfect “take anywhere” project. Choose from a deep folded brim, or a simple ribbed band – directions are included for both 1x1 and 2x2 rib.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ysolda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39938122317903,"sku":"YTPT-FRH-D","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/8274\/products\/forthhatstack-shopify_social-1.jpg?v=1649758763"},{"product_id":"clyde-hat","title":"Clyde Hat","description":"Meet Clyde, the rebel sibling to our classic Forth Hat pattern! Perfect for using up scraps, this top-down pattern will have you casting on instantly.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Clyde is the latest addition to our growing swatchless hat family, alongside Forth, Porty and viral bestseller Musselburgh. If you have been searching for a hat to truly make your own then look no further - the Clyde is perfect for getting into marls and experimenting with colourplay. A lover of scraps, it's the ideal design for using some of that handspun yarn that you have been saving. With a twist on the classic beanie, it features reverse stockinette knit inside out - which means that you can save yourself lots of purling!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have raced through several Musselburgh's or are looking for a fun, new project to cast on, the Clyde Hat is for you. The pattern comes in 6 sizes and 11 gauges, meaning that whether you are knitting for yourself or as a gift, the Clyde hat fits all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with our other patterns in this range, the swatchless design begins at the centre top: the crown is shaped by increasing outward in 4 ‘compass point’ lines. When you’ve created enough fabric to do so you can simply measure your gauge on the project, and match it to the numbers given for your size and gauge. Once the fun crown shaping is complete, there’s lots of soothing knitting that makes for the perfect “take anywhere” project. Choose from a deep folded brim, or a simple ribbed band – directions are included for both 1x1 and 2x2 rib.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ysolda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39952138109007,"sku":"YTPT-CLD-D","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/8274\/products\/clyde-hat-modelled-shopify_social-9.jpg?v=1651188655"},{"product_id":"swatchless-hat-bundles","title":"Swatchless Hat bundles","description":"Knit a stylish hat for everyone you know, with our Swatchless Hat bundle. All four hats come in a classic beanie shape, which are easy to knit and endlessly customisable. Simply choose your yarn and cast on, no swatching required. \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur popular swatchless hat family consists of four beautiful designs; the stockinette siblings \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forth-hat\"\u003eForth\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clyde-hat\"\u003eClyde\u003c\/a\u003e, alongside the classic \u003ca href=\"\/products\/porty-hat\"\u003ePorty\u003c\/a\u003e and viral bestseller \u003ca href=\"\/products\/musselburgh\"\u003eMusselburgh\u003c\/a\u003e. You'll never be lost for what to cast on again, compelling to knit and easy to take anywhere - from one skein stash busters to lovers of scraps, watch your own swatchless hat collection grow and grow!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re an adventurous beginner eager to learn new skills, or an experienced knitter looking for a quick project, these gorgeous hats will have you hooked. A great way to experiment with colourplay and design, the swatchless bundle will allow you to get truly creative. Ranging from 9-11 gauges and designed in 6 sizes, there isn't a head on earth that these hats won't fit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ysolda Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Forth + Clyde","offer_id":39969713651791,"sku":"","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Musselburgh + Porty","offer_id":39969713684559,"sku":"","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"All 4: Musselburgh + Porty + Forth + Clyde","offer_id":39969713717327,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/8274\/products\/swatchlesshatstogetherlifestyleforthclydemusselburghporty-shopify_social-3.jpg?v=1651162776"},{"product_id":"musselburgh-beret","title":"Musselburgh Beret","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe classic beret gets the signature Ysolda swatchless-hat treatment. Versatile, multi-gauge and oh-so-stylish, it’s sure to be a treasured gift. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you loved Musselburgh you’ll love this Beret twist, and everyone on your gift list will too. Simple, satisfying and ready to cast-on right away, the Musselburgh Beret makes a great last-minute stash-busting gift. And we really, really mean it when we say no swatching required: if you haven’t knit a swatchless hat before get ready to fall in love with measuring gauge on your in-progress project. The pattern includes detailed instructions and done-for-you maths for 5 gauges and 6 sizes, from baby to adult x-large, resulting in a perfect fit in (almost) any yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll start at the top with a few rows of I-cord, a classic detail that also makes that centre-out beginning much easier. Win, win. Pairs of mirrored increases are worked at 8 points for a neat crown that lies perfectly flat. After increasing enjoy a section of mindless stockinette that’s just the right length to be relaxing, before decreasing rapidly to bring the beret back in at the bottom. Finally, you’ll mirror the initial stalk with an I-cord bind-off for the perfect clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ysolda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56219379270005,"sku":"YTPT-BRT-D","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/8274\/files\/musselburghberet-shopify_social-7.jpg?v=1762183077"},{"product_id":"mae-scarf","title":"Mae Scarf","description":"\u003cp\u003eA simple, elegant triangular scarf knit in the round in clean stockinette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorrowing the idea of knitting a scarf as a tube from commercial knitwear is a beautifully straightforward way to ensure that both sides look identical, and to prevent the fabric from curling. Look closer and you’ll find refined details like the perfectly tensioned slip stitch selvedge, which creates a crisp fold and keeps the two sides flat against each other. You’ll love working the soothing stockinette in the round, and anyone lucky enough to be given one will have the perfect finishing touch to any outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll begin the Mae Scarf at one tip, with a neat I-cord beginning that avoids working a tiny centre-out cast on. Then increases are worked along one edge until half of the desired length has been reached, at which point you’ll mirror the first half decreasing back down to the opposite tip. The multi-gauge pattern can be used with several yarn weights, doesn’t require swatching and includes numbers for both an on-trend mini length and a full size scarf, plus a classic bandana \/ kerchief style. The Mae Scarf is also easily adaptable to any length that maximises your available yardage – perfect for stashbusting!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ysolda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56357079875957,"sku":"YTPT-MAE-D","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/8274\/files\/mae-scarf-shopify_social-4.jpg?v=1763387644"}],"url":"https:\/\/ysolda.com\/collections\/swatchless-patterns.oembed","provider":"Ysolda","version":"1.0","type":"link"}