Blosta Hat by Amy Gair

Blosta Hat

Knitting
September 2021
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stranded colourwork
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
880 yards (805 m)
One size; to fit average adult head
English
This pattern is available from shetlandwooladventures.com for £20.00.

SIZE
One size; to fit average adult head
Circumference: 57cm / 22 inches
Length (rib unfolded): 30cm / 12 inches
Length (rib folded): 25cm / 10 inches

MATERIALS
Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight
(2ply equivalent to a 4ply/fingering weight; 100% Real Shetland wool; 115m/125 yds per 25g ball) 2 x 25g balls in Yarn A: FC64
1 x 25g ball in Yarn B: FC46
1 x 25g ball in Yarn C: FC7
1 x 25g ball in Yarn D: 203
1 x 25g ball in Yarn E: 1284
1 x 25g ball in Yarn F: 101

3mm / US#2-3 DPNs or 40cm / 16 inch circular needle for working twisted rib and main hat body
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Pompom-making tools

TENSION
28 stitches and 32 rounds to 10cm over colourwork, after blocking.
Please check your tension carefully and adjust your needle size accordingly.