This lovely hat is knitted in the round using the Fair Isle technique, with breaks in between of plain and purl rows. The pattern repeats are easily memorised which result in rather quick and enjoyable knit. The pattern includes a bonus pattern for the adorable mini hats, which make a lovely Christmas decoration. If you would like the pattern for the Mini Hats only please follow the link: https://moochka.co.uk/collections/knitting-patterns/products/troidhem-mini-hats The pattern includes a picture tutorial on how to make a German twisted cast-on, for video please go to my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/in4mIXEIpM8 Please note you will work from chart in this pattern. MaterialsWest Yorkshire Spinners Croft DK – 100% Wool, 225m to 100g Colour A – Sandvoe 0135Colour B – Tangwick 1021Colour C – Greenbank 0404Colour D – Challister 1019You will need around 35g of main colour and around 20g of eachcontrast colour.Needles depend on which method you would like to use:To work in the round on circular needles:3.5mm - 40cm/16'' in length4mm - 60cm/24'' in length4mm Double Pointed Needles for shaping the crownIf you wish to knit in the round using the Magic Loop method:3.5mm and 4mm circular needles minimum 80cm/32'' in lengthIf you wish to work in the round using Double Pointed Needles:3.5mm and 4mm DPNs Also: stitch marker, tapestry needle and small scissors Finished size 21.5cm/8.5’’ in height and 22cm/8.6’’ when laid out flat, it will fit an average head.The size of the hat is is easily adjustable, ideas given in pattern on how to adjust the length and size. Mini Hats Materials2 colours in DK yarn A – main, B – contrastHave used West Yorkshire Spinners Croft DK – 100% Wool,225m to 100g in Sandvoe 0135 Tangwick 1021 Greenbank 0404 Challister 10193.5mm DPNs or 80cm in length circular needle3.5cm pompom makerAlso, tapestry needle and scissors.Finished size6.5cm/2.5’’ in height (without pompom) and 6cm/2.3’’ when laid out flat.
