Aalta Ethical Fur was an easy inspiration for a warm hat. With the “fur” on the wide brim and Mirasol Ushya to top it off, this hat is a very quick knit on large needles. You can make a smaller size using smaller needles. It reminded the designer of cold winters and ice being harvested on ponds in the northeast. Moultonborough, NH was known for harvesting ice—hence the name of our hat.

Designer:  Deborah Smith

Finished Measurements:
Circumference: Small—20.5 inches and Medium/Large—22 inches

Materials:
1 skein Aalta Ethical Fur (35yd/50g) in #3 Brownie, approximately 20 yards
1 skein Mirasol Ushya (114yd/100g) in #1702 brownie or approximately 32 yards super bulky yarn
US #15/10 mm 16” circular needles for size Medium/Large or US #13/9 mm for size Small
1 set US #15/10 mm double-point needles for size Medium/Large or US #13/9 mm for Small
stitch marker, tapestry needle