Designed by Sophie Heathscott Our gift to you is a free pattern, written to be knit in the round or flat, and with a knit or crocheted party hat!Say hello to our new Otso, all dressed up and ready to celebrate Loop’s 20th Anniversary! A long-time favourite, Otso has had a charming little makeover, now made with the beautifully soft and bouncy Gilliatt — a 100% Merino wool from De Rerum Natura. Ethically and sustainably produced in France, Gilliatt is the perfect yarn for this special edition of Otso. We think you’ll adore him as much as we do! Yarn and Colours used: Gilliatt in Darjeeling or Bruyère x 1 ball (100grams)Any Aran weight yarn can be substituted Needle size: US 6 - 4.0 mm You can choose to knit Otso in the round or flat. Both sets of instructions are included in the pattern. For the party hat you'll need: 3.5mm Crochet Hook Rico ricorumi Cotton DK Tonkin Embroidery Floss Please note: Otso is only available as a PDF. Please add to cart and checkout and your file will be available for immediate download.