Whalsay, also known as the ‘Bonnie Isle’, is where designer Linda Shearer gained her inspiration for this Shetland Wool Week pattern! Although this hat has a nautical theme, her inspiration stems from much more than that. The chain in the rib represents the link between us all during Shetland Wool Week; and the anchor, a common motif in Fair Isle knitting, symbolizes a sense of keeping grounded and connecting to what matters most. The crown, a circle, is a spinning wheel and a tribute to Shearer’s mother, Ina Irvin, a prolific spinner and knitter.

• Designed by Linda Shearer
• The pattern is available on the designer’s Ravelry.
• Sizes: S (M, L)
• Finished circumference: 51cm (52cm , 58cm)
• US Size 2.75mm (3mm, 3.25mm) needles are required but not included.
• Notions: Set of DPNs or circular needles long enough to work magic loop, a set of DPNs or circular needles 0.25mm or smaller than your tension needles for ribbing, stitch markers, and a tapestry needle.
• We recommend using Shetland Spindrift yarn. For all sizes, 2 skeins of yarn A and one skein each of Yarns B, C, D, and E are required.