Burrastow Beanie by The Shetland Trader | I named this hat after the small hotel that Mary Jane Mucklestone and I take our Grand Shetland Adventure participants to in Shetland. Set in an idyllic location with a beautiful beach and stunning vistas, Burrastow is a home away from home.
Gauge:
- 27 sts & 32 rounds = 10cm / 4” over Fair Isle Pattern on 3.5mm needles after blocking
- 28 sts & 40 rounds = 10cm / 4” in Rib Pattern on 3mm needles after blocking
Finished Measurements:
- Circumference at brim: 18” / 46cm
- Length from brim to crown as worn: 9 ¼” / 23.5cm
- Circumference at widest point: 21 ¾ / 55.5cm
Materials Used: Fingering weight yarn in the following amounts:
- MC: 190 yards total for MC (150 yards for hat body; 40 yards for pom pom)
- CC1: 40 yards CC1
- CC2: 40 yards CC2
- CC3: 30 yards CC3
Needle Size:
- 3.5mm / US 4 circular needle, 40cm / 16” length (for body of hat)
- 3.5mm / US 4 DPNs or long circular needle (if working magic loop for crown of hat)
- 3mm / US 2 circular needle, 40cm / 16” length (for brim)
- *Note: Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.
Pattern Includes: Written Instructions & Chart
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
