Elska
A traditionally patterned Fair Isle hat in a less traditional slouchy shape. Shown in Jamieson and Smith Heritage and Heritage Naturals a unique worsted spun Shetland wool which blocks into a fine, smooth fabric. The geometric stitch patterns were chosen to work well with the crisp stitch definition of the yarn.
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Light fingering weight wool yarn Shown in Jamieson and Smith Shetland Heritage and Heritage Naturals(100% wool, 120yds / 110m, 25g) |
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35 sts and 40 rnds = 4” / 10cm in charted stranded colourwork pattern |
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US 3 / 3.25mm 16” / 40cm circular and dpns or preferred needles for working small circumferences in the rnd |
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The pattern is given in three sizes, due to the 30 stitch pattern repeat the middle size is worked by changing the gauge. Decreases are worked into the final pattern band, which was inspired by the crowns of traditional Fair Isle tams, working the shaping close to the top creates a slightly gathered effect. There will be plenty of the coloured yarn leftover to make a pompom, a cute addition if you can bear to cover up the crown pattern. The large stitch pattern is from the endlessly inspiring A Shetlander’s Fair Isle Graph Book.
Shetland Heritage yarn recreates the original characteristics of handspun ‘wursit’ used in old Fair Isle garments. The yarn is replicated from that found in knitted Fair Isle garments in the collection of Shetland Museum and Archives. We have a kit available for purchase.
The yarn is lighter than the J&S jumper weight used in Saudade and Cruden
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SIZING
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Finished circumference: 17[19, 20½]" / 42.5[47.5, 51]cm. Finished length: 9¾" / 24.5cm.
Shown in size large.GAUGE
For small and large hat
35 sts and 40 rnds = 4" / 10cm in charted stranded colourwork pattern with larger needleFor medium hat
38 sts and 44 rnds = 4" / 10cm in charted stranded colourwork pattern with larger needleNEEDLES
For small and large hat
Size US 2 / 2.75mm 16" / 40cm circular
Size US 3 / 3.25mm 16" / 40cm circular and dpns or preferred needles for working small circumferences in the rndFor medium hat
Size US 2 / 2.5mm 16" / 40cm circular
Size US 21/2 / 3mm 16" / 40cm circular and dpns or preferred needles for working small circumferences in the rndVERSION INFORMATION
Elska_v1.1.pdf
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YARN
Jamieson and Smith Shetland Heritage and Heritage Naturals (100% wool, 110m/120yds, 0.88oz / 25g)
1 ball each of:
CC1 – Fawn
CC2 – Light Grey
CC3 – Moorit
CC4 – White
CC5- Black
C6 – Madder or IndigoNOTIONS
Stitch marker
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Colour Dominance
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Swift Swatching in the Round