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This pattern provides instructions for knitting a Baa-ble Hat inspired by Shetland sheep and landscapes. The hat is knit quickly in Shetland Aran weight yarn for warmth and uses two colors creating a firm garment. Double pointed needles are used traditionally but circular needles can also knit it. Charts and written instructions guide the knitter through the ribbing border and colorwork body decreasing at the crown to a close. Samples show versions in different Shetland yarns and directions cover blocking and adding a pompom to complete the hat.

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Baable Hat3

This pattern provides instructions for knitting a Baa-ble Hat inspired by Shetland sheep and landscapes. The hat is knit quickly in Shetland Aran weight yarn for warmth and uses two colors creating a firm garment. Double pointed needles are used traditionally but circular needles can also knit it. Charts and written instructions guide the knitter through the ribbing border and colorwork body decreasing at the crown to a close. Samples show versions in different Shetland yarns and directions cover blocking and adding a pompom to complete the hat.

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Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith

Inspired by the sheep of Shetland and the wintery colours of the land and sky, this hat is made
in Shetland Aran weight yarn so is a quick knit. Two colours of yarn are used through the
main part of the hat making it a very firm cosy garment to keep out the wind. The pattern
has been written using DPNs (Double Pointed Needles) as is traditional in Shetland but it can
easily be knitted on circular wires. Two different versions are shown, one in Jamiesons of
Shetland Heather Aran and one in Jamieson and Smith Worsted Aran.

Jamiesons of Shetland Heather Aran

Jamieson and Smith Worsted Aran

Size:
One size to fit an average adult head, 52-57cm/20-22inches.
Actual size: 48 cm/19 inches around rib, 21cm/8 inches from turned up edge to crown.
Materials:
Jamiesons of Shetland Heather Aran, 50g balls. Shade A: Autumn x 1; Shade B: Natural
White x 1; Shade C: Natural black x 1; Shade D: Highland Mist x 1.
Jamieson and Smith Worsted Aran, 50g balls. Shade A: Peat x 2; Shade B: Snaa White x 1;
Shade C: Coll Black x 1; Shade D: Silver Grey x 1
Other possible yarns are Shetland Organics and Foula Wool. Please note you may have to
change needle size to get the correct tension.
4 mm DPNs; 4.5 mm DPNs; Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Tension:
23 stitches and 26 rows = 10cm/4inches.
Abbreviations:
K = Knit; P = Purl; M1 = Make one by picking up one a loop between two stitches and knitting
into the back of the new stitch.
Instructions
With 4mm needles and shade A cast on 96 stitches. Redistribute stitches onto two needles
and get ready to work in the round ensuring that the work is not twisted.
Rib:
Row 1: *K2, P2* Repeat from * to * to the end of the row.
Continue with rib for another 24 rows.
Next row: *K2, P2, M1* Repeat from * to * to the end of the row. (24 stitches increased
making a total of 120 stitches).
Main hat section:
Change to 4.5 mm needles. Follow chart from right to left repeating once more each row.
Row 26: begin decreasing, knit 2 together where shown, then continue to follow the pattern
decreasing where indicated.

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Shade A

Shade B

Shade C

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Key:

Shade D

Knit 2 together

Last row:
You will be Left with 10 stitches on your needles. Break yarn and thread through the
remaining stitches with a tapestry needle. Pull the yarn tight to close the hole and fasten off
inside and weave in.
Finishing:
Weave in all ends. Wash in warm soapy water and block on a balloon, bowl or small ball
smoothing out the stitches. Pay particular attention to the crown and any uneven stitches.
As the yarn has quite a lot of give make sure you dont stretch it too much.
Make a pompom: use two pieces of card cut into 7cm diameter circles with 2.5 cm diameter
holes in the centres and wrap round shades C & D to make a pompom. Sew onto the top of
the hat.
Pattern Notes:
Where the yarn has to be carried for more than five stitches on the sheep bodies, weave the
other colour behind by crossing the yarn to avoid long floats on the back. At the crown you
might find it easier to add more needles.

Enjoy your Baa-ble hat!

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