Paper copy of the Finnish Midwinter Ski Hat designed by Outi Kater, it is knitted in the round into a rectangular shape without any complicated shaping. The top of the hat is finished using the three-needle cast-off method.
Materials
Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight – 100% Real Shetland Wool (115m/ 125yds/ 25g ball)
Yarn A – Shade 1403: 2 x 25g balls
Yarn B – Shade 27: 2 x 25g balls
You will also need:
2.75mm (UK12/ US2) short DPNs, set of five
2.75mm (UK12/ US2) long DPNs, set of two
2.75mm (UK12/ US2) circular needle, 60cm /24in long,
or sizes needed to obtain tension
Stitch markers or waste yarn
Tapestry needle
Sizing
To fit medium to large adult head 55-60cm/ 21.75-23.5in
Actual circumference at brim 54cm/ 21.25in
This is a generously sized hat with a stretchy ribbing