Spin Off · Pattern
| Type | Pattern |
|---|---|
| From | Spin Off |
| Author | Sarah Rothwell |
| Published | May 21, 2026 |
| Format |
Add fun splashes of color with the wolf yarn technique for a squishy hat.
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Materials
Fiber 100% Shetland (World of Wool), natural white, 3¼ oz (92 g). Contrasting colors (¼ oz [8 g] total): silk/yak (Ashen Wensleydales), greens and purples; Merino (Heidifeathers), green; art batt (YarnTings), blue/green; superwash Polwarth/nylon (Wingham Wool), pink/purple (dyed by author); Polwarth (World of Wool), red (dyed by author); superwash Cheviot (World of Wool), neon green (dyed by author).
Yarn 2-ply thick-and-thin bulky weight (575 ypp; 9 wpi), 115 (140) yd (105 [126] m).
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" (40 cm) circular (cir). Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16" (40 cm) cir and set of doublepointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Other supplies Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 15 sts and 34 rnds = 4" (10.2 cm) in patt on larger needle.
Finished size 19¼ (21¼)" (49 [54] cm) circumference and 7 (7½)" (18 [18.5] cm) tall. Hat shown measures 19¼" (49 cm).
Worked in stockinette stitch and sporting a bit of a slouch, this hat shows off handspun yarns and subtly celebrates color.
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