The hat follows a simple construction commencing with a 2×2 ribbed brim, which is folded over to create a frame to the face whilst also providing extra warmth over the ears and around the back of the neck. The body of the hat is knitted in stranded colourwork throughout, and is a great introduction to stranded colourwork and an enjoyable knit for more experienced Fair Isle knitters. I use the two-handed stranded colourwork method, holding one colour in each hand, picking the colour held in my left hand and throwing the colour held in my right.
Denby is the first Fair Isle design and the first accessory featured in my new book, [link: Evolution=:=/products/evolution :link], a collection of 12 designs inspired by [link: The Vintage Shetland Project=:=/products/the-vintage-shetland-project :link].
I found one of the motifs in Twageos particularly inspirational – an abstract 8-petal flower motif that seems distinctly reminiscent of the decoration found on Denby pottery; in particular the hand-sponged flowers on 1970s dinner sets. I decided to highlight this stunning motif by using it in isolation on Denby; working with just two shades across the entire hat, I further emphasised the drama of this striking pattern.
I have provided multiple variations in this one simple pattern, first of all by offering two colourway options: Colourway A uses cool ‘pottery-esque’ shades of [link: Excelana 4 Ply=:=/collections/excelana-4-ply :link] with [link: Himalayan Blue=:=/products/himalayan-blue :link] as the accent colour against the neutral background of [link: Limestone=:=/products/limestone :link]. Colourway B reverses this with neutral [link: Limestone=:=/products/limestone :link] as the foreground and with a darker shade, [link: Dark as Night=:=/products/dark-as-night :link], as the background. These two chart variations give lots of scope for trying different colour combinations. In addition the pattern offers two styles; a fitted beanie style or a longer, slouchy version. Choose the relevant chart for the hat length and colourway you wish to knit. The colourwork sections of the pattern are charted with each line read from right to left and repeated around the hat.
The hats shown in photographs are the second size beanie and the third size slouchy, both worn by Susan who has a 55cm (22in) head circumference.
The pattern contains clear written instructions and full colour charts. :tab1]
[tab2: Yarn
[link: Susan Crawford Excelana 4 Ply=:=/collections/excelana-4-ply :link], 100% British wool
(159m/174yds per 50g skein)
Colourway A:
1 skein each, shades [link: Himalayan Blue=:=/products/himalayan-blue :link] and [link: Limestone=:=/products/limestone :link]
Colourway B:
1 skein each, shades [link: Dark as Night=:=/products/dark-as-night :link] and [link: Limestone=:=/products/limestone :link]
Suggested needles
Small needles:
2.75mm (US 2) circular needle (40cm in length)
Large needles:
3.25mm (US 3) circular needle (40cm in length)
Set of 3.25mm (US 3) DPNs
Notions
Stitch markers
Pom pom maker (optional) :tab2]
[tab3: Following a chart
Increasing and decreasing
Knitting in the round
Long Tail cast-on
Stranded colourwork
Working in the round
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Yarn kits are also available offering a considerable discount on purchasing the yarn separately.
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