Holiday Hat 2023 - Solstice

Introducing @simply_shetland and @gudrunjohnstons first annual Holiday Hat, Shetland Solstice a perfect, collectible gift for Shetland enthusiasts and colorwork knitters.

Designed by Shetland-born knitwear designer, Gudrun Johnston, Shetland Solstice features colorwork using holiday-themed hues in @jamiesonsofshetland Spindrift: Eucalyptus, Spice, Nutmeg, Pine Forest, and Old Gold. Plus, there is enough yarn to add a charming pom pom.

From Gudrun:
Its truly special to be releasing my first holiday themed kit with Simply Shetland! Since joining the team as brand director, I've had (almost) all the colors of Spindrift at hand to play with whenever I want. For this hat, I wanted to pick a selection of shades that had winter-festive names. There were actually quite a few! After several swatches, I settled on Pine Forest, Eucalyptus, Nutmeg, Spice, and Old Gold, and I couldn't be more pleased with the rich and warm palette they create.

Pattern Information:

Hat Size: Circumference at brim: 18 / 46cm; Length from brim to crown as worn: 8 ¾/ 22.5cm; Circumference at widest point: 21 ¾ / 55.5cm.

Needle Sizes: US 2 / 3 mm circular needle, 16 / 40 cm length (for brim); US 4 / 3.5 mm circular needle, 16 / 40 cm length (for body of hat).