Description
Thrift Hat
The word ‘thrift’ comes from Old Norse, meaning prosperity. Thrift is also another name for sea pink, a small plant growing in abundance on the sea cliffs and shores of Shetland
Materials
Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight, 100% Real Shetland Wool
- Yarn A – Shade 21 Navy: 1 x 25g ball
- Yarn B – Shade FC47 Denim: 1 x 25g ball
- Yarn C – Shade 2 Natural: 1 x 25g ball
- Yarn D – Shade 9097 Red: 1 x 25g ball
Needles & Notions
2.75mm (UK12/US2) short DPNs, set of five, or your preferred needles for working small diameters in the round, or size required to obtain tension.
Stitch markers or waste yarn
Tapestry needle
Sharp scissors
Small amount of card for making the pompom
Sizing
To fit average adult head 52-57cm/ 20.5-22.5in Actual circumference at brim 52cm/ 20.5in
Tension
32 sts and 34 rows = 10cm/ 4in using 2.75mm needles over colourwork pattern