Weel Riggit (hat) by Kate Davies Designs

Craft: Knitting

This pattern is available on Ravelry.

A slouchy, warm and wearable hat with a jolly pompom and deep ribbing to keep your ears warm. “Weel riggit” means “well dressed” in Scots and Shetland dialects.

Yarn

Fyberspates Tarma Aran(60% Peruvian Highland Wool, 40% Superfine Alpaca; 75yds per 50g skein). 1 skein of each of 4 shades

Needles and notions

Below gauge-size circular needle, 40cm / 16in

Gauge-size circular needle, 40cm / 16in

Gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working small circumferences

Stitch markers

Tapestry needle

Pompom maker (optional)

Gauge

18 sts and 20 rounds to 10cm / 4in over stranded

colourwork in the round on gauge-size needle. Use 5.5mm / U.S. 9 needle as a starting point for swatching.

Size

To fit head circumference: 51-56cm / 20-22in

Hat circumference (unstretched): 45.5cm / 18in

Height from brim to crown (before folding): 38cm / 15in

Pattern Notes

This hat is worked from the bottom up, beginning with a deep section of 2x2 ribbing in three contrasting shades. The body and crown of the hat are then knitted following a colourwork chart.