Interweave SKU: EP0775

Hat is inspired by sweaters the designer saw on a visit to the Faroe Islands. The colors of wool she used are 100 grams light morrit (natural sheep’s red ) & 50 grams each of dark morrit and white. DK weight/light worsted might be more appropriate to achieve stated gauge.

Pattern Description from Interweave Online Store: “To experience for yourself the neat interlaced patterns, the lovely warmth, and the beauty of Faroe colors, The designer offers you a three-color cap based on Hargard’s sweater. Be sure to finish it with twelve gathers to thwart witchcraft.”

Finished Size: 22½“ (56.5 cm) circumference.

Yarn: Worsted weight wool in three natural shades: light morrit (MC) 100 g; dark morrit (CC1) and white (CC2) 50 g each.

Yarn weight: #4 - Medium

Gauge: 11 sts = 2” (5 cm); 5½ sts = 1” (2.5 cm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Needles: Size 5 (3.75 mm) 20” (60-cm) circular (cir) and double-pointed (dpn).

Notions: Tapestry needle; waste yarn; spare needle for BO; marker (m).

Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Fall 1999