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FAIR ISLE FUN EP107 This hat pattern, written in two sizes, is an excellent introduction to Fair Isle . Using only two colours at a time and with floats no longer than five stitches, this is an ideal projuct for knitters looking to expand their skills.

DESIGNED BY: Trish Campbell INSTRUCTIONS

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate Small version:

Using Col A and 2.75mm needles, cast on 132 sts and FINISHED MEASUREMENTS join for working in the round, being careful not to twist Small: To fit head 20” - 22” (50 – 56 cm) sts. Large: To fit head 23” - 24” (58 – 61cm) Work 10 rounds in k2, p2 . MATERIALS . 1 skein each in 3 colours of Cascade 220 Switch to 3.00mm needles and work round as Fingering, 100% Peruvian Highland Wool, follows: approx. 100g and 250m per skein. [(k13, m1) x2, k14, m1, (k13, m1) x2], rep to end of Small version shown in round. 142 sts. Col A: 1032 Midnight Col B: 9591 Buff Work Chart A once. Col C: 1031 Dusty Turquoise Using Col B, k71, m1, k to end of round. 143 sts Large version shown in

Col A: 1032 Midnight Work Chart B twice. Col B: 1031 Dusty Turquoise Col C: 9591 Buff Using Col B, knit one round. . 2.75mm/US2 circular needle, 40cm/16” . 3.00mm/US2.5 circular needle, 40cm/16” Work Chart A once, maintaining pattern to the last 2 sts . 3.00mm double pointed needles of Round 3, k2tog. 142 sts.

GAUGE Using Col A, knit one round. 30 sts and 32 rows on 3.00mm in fairisle pattern, unblocked Crown Shaping: (switch to dpn’s when needed) Round 1: *k11, k2tog; rep from * to last 12 sts, k12. Round 2 and all even rounds: knit. ABBREVIATIONS Round 3: *k10, k2tog; rep from * to end of round. col = colour Round 5: *k9, k2tog; rep from * to end of round. k = knit Round 7: *k8, k2tog; rep from * to end of round. k2tog = knit 2 stitches together m1 = make 1: lift horizontal strand in between needles Continue in this manner, knitting one less stich on every from the front and knit through the back round until 11 sts remain. Break , weave p = purl yarn through remaining sts and draw tightly to close. rep = repeat sts = stitches Weave in all ends and block lightly or steam. ( ) = repeat instructions inside brackets [ ] =repeat instructions inside brackets

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FAIR ISLE FUN

Large Version: Continue in this manner, knitting one less stich on every decrease round until 12 sts remain. Break yarn, weave Using Col A and 2.75mm needles, cast on 136 sts and yarn through remaining sts and draw tightly to close. join for working in the round, being careful not to twist sts. Weave in all ends and block lightly or steam.

Optional stripe: Work 5 rounds in k2, p2 ribbing. Next Round: Using Col B, work 2 rounds in k2, p2 ribbing. Next Round: Using Col C, work 1 round in k2, p2 ribbing. Next Round: Using Col B, work 2 rounds in k2, p2 ribbing. Using Col A, work 5 more rounds in k2, p2 ribbing.

Without optional stripe: Work 15 rounds in k2, p2 ribbing.

Switch to 3.00mm needles and work increase round as follows: [(k7, m1) x 4, (k6, m1) x2, (k7, m1) x 4], rep to end of round. 156 sts.

Knit 3 rounds.

Work Chart A once.

Using Col B, knit 3 rounds.

Work Chart B twice.

With Col B, knit 3 rounds even.

Work Chart A once.

With Col A, knit 1 round.

Crown Shaping: (switch to dpn’s when needed) Round 1: *k11, k2tog; rep from * to end of round. Round 2 and all even rounds: knit. Round 3: *k10, k2tog; rep from * to end of round. Round 5: *k9, k2tog; rep from * to end of round. Round 7: *k8, k2tog; rep from * to end of round.

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