A Fair Isle hat that stands tradition on end. Fair Isle is very “set” in
its motifs and composition, but today's knitters like to push the envelope
and add a signature touch while still honoring tradition. Is It Rally Fair
(Isle)? It is a hat that uses XO motifs but changes them up by standing them on
end. Rather than horizontal bands, the bands become vertical, but the
color changes stay horizontal. It makes for a new way of looking at Fair
Isle. Even the Skull & Crossbones motif looks “traditional” - but it’s
not! Instructions are for slouch style with modifications in italic for a
skull cap. The colorwork patterns are in chart form only.
Sizes: Child (Adult S, L)
Finished Measurements:
Circumference – 18 (20, 21)”
Height – 10½ for a slouchy hat and 8”
for beanie hat
Yarn Requirements: Worsted
weight yarn such as Cascade 220 (100% Wool; 100g/220yds)
MC – 110 (120, 130) yards
CC1 – 20 (20, 20) yards
CC2 – 35 (40, 40) yards
CC3 – 45 (50, 50) yards
CC4 – 45 (50, 50) yards
CC5 – 35 (40, 40) yards
Needles:
US 6 (4.00mm) 16” circular
US 7 (4.50mm) 16” circular and DPNs
Gauge: 21 sts and 24 rows = 4” in stranded stockinette stitch on US
7 (4.50mm), blocked
