How Do You Make Shetland Wool Hats?
Shetland wool is culled from sheep in the Shetland Islands of Scotland. This wool is renowned worldwide for its warmth, softness and durability. Follow the steps below to make a simple hat in a short time. This article gives instructions on how to knit a hat with Shetland wool; it is not a tutorial on basic knitting skills. If this is your first time knitting, there are many great resources online with basic tutorials (see links in Resources.) Purchase your yarn. Though many craft supply stores like Michael’s (see link in Resources) sell Shetland wool, you may need to order online (see link in Resources) to get the specific color you want. Choose your needles. For this hat, a size 7 straight needle is suggested. Create a yarn ball from your skein of yarn. Make a slip knot in one end of the yarn. Knit a small swatch to check your gauge. It should be about 4 stitches per 1 inch. Cast on 88 stitches. Interchange knit and purl stitches for 1 1/2 inches. Work stockinette stitches for 5 inch
