When I looked at my “collection” of Fair Isle hat designs and compared it to the color wheel, I realized that I had no red hats. The challenge of working with red is that light shades of red turn pink and I didn’t want pink. The subtle shading of the background avoids pink and results in a rich, wine colored cap. The desin uses traditional Shetland motifs, but the use of the colors combined with the design make me think of a Russian princess. Hence, Anastasia.

Size: Adult average.

Two versions: Beanie - 20.5” diameter above the ribbing and 7.5” tall; Roomier Slouch - 24” diameter above the ribbing and 9.5” tall.

To accommodate larger or smaller sizes, increase or decrease the needle size.

Kits are available from Heritage Spinning and Weaving.