Finnish Hat Kit by Outi Kater

Finnish Midwinter Ski Hat

designed by Outi Kater

This kit contains the yarn and pattern to knit this Finnish Midwinter Ski Hat, 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