Promontory hat

Support a worthy cause with your knitting! For every hat purchased, $2.00 will be donated to the Nude Ewe Conservatory—a vital charity dedicated to the welfare of sheep and sustainable practices in the wool industry!

This versatile hat pattern allows you to use any yarn, giving you the freedom to express your creativity! Originally crafted with handspun yarn by the talented members of the UK Guild of Long Draw Spinners at the Nude Ewe Conservatory, this hat can be made with any yarn that achieves a gauge of 3 to 8 stitches per inch. Whether you prefer fingering weight, worsted, or bulky yarn, this pattern is adaptable to your needs—anything goes!

When using bulky yarn, you'll need less than 100 yards, while fingering weight requires less than 200 yards. This pattern is perfect for utilizing orphan skeins or those cherished bits of handspun you’ve been saving for a special project. For the contrast yarn, feel free to choose a yarn that is slightly heavier than the main color. This will enhance the visual effect of the ridges, as illustrated with the brown contrast yarn shown here.

For your convenience, a suggested yarn type and needle size is provided below to help you get started on your new favorite hat. Embrace your knitting journey while contributing to a great cause—one stitch at a time!