PATTERN NOTES

The Nordkyn Hat weaves together Estonian and Norwegian knitting traditions into a winter companion made for chasing the Northern Lights—or simply braving a cold day outdoors.

It features techniques including a striking Roosimine Estonian inlay, followed by a bold stripe of Ruhnu vits or Ruhnu braid, a distinctive variation of the vikkel lateral braid. The rhythmic colourwork that crowns the hat is inspired by a classic Norwegian fisherman’s sweater known as Islender.

Designed for warmth as well as beauty, the Nordkyn Hat features a doubled brim and dense colourwork to keep out the cold. As a thoughtful finishing touch, the double brim neatly hides the yarn ends and wrong side of the Roosimine inlay—proof that practical details can be just as satisfying as decorative ones.

SIZE

1 (2, 3)
Recommended ease: 0–1” / 0–2.5 cm of negative ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
A. Head circumference: 18 (20, 22)” / 46 (51, 56) cm.
B. Hat depth: 8.75” / 22 cm.

YARN

Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk Ask (100% Norwegian Wool, 344 yds / 315 m – 100 g).
MC: 1 skein of Svart (black)
CC: 1 skein of Lys Grønnturkis (light blue)

Or the following amounts of sport weight yarn:
MC: 134 (150, 160) yds / 123 (137, 146) m
CC: 56 (62, 68) yds / 51 (57, 62) m

NEEDLES

• US 2.5 / 3 mm – 16” / 40 cm circular needles (2 sets) for ribbing and braid.
• US 3 / 3.25 mm – 16” / 40 cm circular needles and DPNs for Colourwork pattern.

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