Designed for the retreat I co-hosted with Vogue Knitting, Buddlings is an ideal pattern to start your short-row colourwork journey with.

Yarn
Yarn A: 188 (208, 229, 250, 271) yd/171 (190, 209, 228, 247) m
Yarn B: 56 (63, 69, 75, 81) yd/51 (57, 63, 68, 74) m
DK weight, single or plied yarn; tonal or high contrast solid, semi-solid or variegated yarns.

Needles & Notions
Pair 3.25mm/UK10/US3 straight needles or size
needed to obtain gauge
3.25mm crochet hook
Approx. 3yd/3m waste yarn
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Dark Omen Yarns Merino DK in shades ‘Seer’ & ‘Mint’ (252yd/230m per 4oz/115g; 100% Superwash Merino)

Shown in size 21in/53.25cm on model with 23in/58.5cm circumference head

Gauge
24 sts x 48 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.25mm needles over Garter St.
Sizes
To fit size: 17 (19, 21, 23, 25) in/43.25 (48.25, 53.25, 58.5, 63.5) cm
Finished size: 13.5 (15, 16.5, 18, 19.5) in/33.75 (38, 42, 45.75, 49.5) cm

Note
Fit is determined by row gauge – if your gauge differs, simply work more or fewer panels to achieve the desired size.
Alternatively, adjust your gauge, needle size or yarn weight for a wider range of sizes.

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background. Charts are in greyscale and do not rely on colour.

Support
Do you need help with this pattern? We have a specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions.

Publication details
ISBN: 978-9916-693-64-3
Tallinn, Estonia, 2025
Woolly Wormhead OÜ
WW454KBuddlings
Technical editor: Deb Bramham