OLOF Fairisle Hat Knitting Kit

If you’ve ever admired Fair Isle knitting and thought, “I’d love to try that… but I’m not quite sure where to start,” then the OLOF Fairisle Hat Knitting Kit is calling your name.

This is a beautifully structured, thoughtfully designed project that gently guides you into the world of stranded colourwork - without overwhelming you. It’s confident, creative knitting that feels purposeful and deeply satisfying, and it results in a hat you’ll be genuinely proud to wear.

The Olof Hat is all about rhythm, colour and craft. It’s a project that rewards attention, builds skills as you go, and invites you to slow down and really enjoy the process. We love it for that.

What this knitting kit includes :

This is a yarn pack and pattern designed to give you the freedom to knit in your own way, with high-quality materials and a beautifully considered design.

In your OLOF Fairisle Hat Knitting Kit, you’ll receive:

🧶 West Yorkshire Spinners Morris DK yarn in a carefully curated palette of 3 different colours

📧 A PDF copy of the Olof Fairisle Hat pattern by Anna Peterseil, emailed to you after purchase (within approx 48 hours)

You’ll also need:

• 3.25mm circular needle, 16 inch/40cm
• 3.5mm circular needle, 16 inch/40cm
• stitch markers, including 1 distinct one for start of round
• yarn needle

About the yarn: WYS Morris DK

This kit is knitted using West Yorkshire Spinners Morris DK, and honestly, it’s a joy.

Made here in the UK from British wool, Morris DK has a beautiful balance of softness, durability and stitch definition - exactly what you want for Fair Isle work. The colours are rich, heritage-inspired and quietly sophisticated, echoing the spirit of William Morris himself.

Why it works so well for colourwork:

• Crisp stitch definition helps motifs stand out clearly
• The yarn has enough grip to keep stranded stitches neat
• British wool blooms beautifully after blocking, softening the fabric while keeping structure

The Olof Hat has been designed as a learning-friendly Fair Isle project - ideal if you’re confident with knitting basics and ready to expand your skill set.

It’s worked in the round from the bottom up, beginning with a beautifully detailed edge.From there, the body of the hat introduces five distinct Fair Isle motifs, each one easy to remember and satisfying to knit. The motifs flow into one another in a way that feels rhythmic and logical, helping you settle into the colour-work rather than constantly stopping to re-read the chart. 

This isn’t rushed knitting - it’s mindful, absorbing and deeply enjoyable. A brilliant introduction to Fair Isle knitting

Fair Isle (also known as stranded colourwork knitting) is all about working with two colours at a time, carrying yarn across the back of your work and creating pattern through colour rather than texture. The Olof Hat is a fantastic project for learning this technique because:

• You only ever work with two colours per round
• The motifs are short and repeat clearly
• The yarn is forgiving and easy to tension
• Any small inconsistencies melt away beautifully after blocking

You’ll practice:

• Managing yarn floats
• Maintaining even tension
• Reading and following colourwork charts
• Creating neat transitions between motifs

And at the end of it all, you’ll have a hat that looks properly impressive - the kind people stop you to ask about. Plus there's plenty of yarn left over in the 2 lesser used colours if you'd like to add a pompom! 

Skill level: Intermediate / Confident

This kit is perfect for you if:

• You’re comfortable knitting in the round
• You’ve tackled ribbing and decreases before
• You’re ready to learn or refine stranded colourwork
• You enjoy projects that ask for a bit of focus and reward it generously

It’s not complicated for the sake of it - it’s thoughtful knitting that builds confidence as you go. If you’ve been looking for a project that feels like a genuine step forward, this is a lovely one to choose.

Fit & wearability :

The Olof Hat is designed as a classic Fair Isle beanie — warm, comfortable and timeless. It has:

• A snug but flexible fit - pattern comes in 3 sizes (Adult S, M & L)
• Enough depth to keep ears properly warm
• A shape that works beautifully with the structure of Fair Isle fabric
• This is a hat for crisp walks, cold mornings, and days when you want something handmade that really earns its keep.

Why we love this kit : We love the Olof Fairisle Hat because it celebrates everything we adore about knitting:

• Learning through doing
• Beautiful materials that elevate your work
• A design that respects your time and attention
• Techniques that feel traditional but still fresh

It’s a project that asks you to slow down and enjoy the rhythm of your needles - and rewards you with something warm, practical and genuinely special.

And there’s something quietly powerful about wearing Fair Isle knitting you’ve made yourself. It connects you to a long tradition of makers, colour lovers and pattern enthusiasts — and that feels pretty wonderful.

A note on colour :

The Morris DK colour palette used in this kit is carefully chosen to make the Fair Isle motifs sing. The shades work harmoniously together, creating contrast without shouting, and depth without heaviness.

It’s a palette you’ll come back to again and again - classic, wearable and unmistakably British.

Gifting (for knitters and gift givers who love a challenge) This kit makes a thoughtful gift!

The practical bits (at a glance) :

• Product type: Fairisle Hat Knitting Kit (Yarn Pack + Pattern)
• Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners Morris DK
• Technique: Fair Isle / stranded colourwork
• Construction: Worked in the round, bottom up
• Features: Corrugated rib, five Fair Isle motifs
• Skill level: Intermediate / Confident
• Pattern delivery: PDF emailed after purchase

If you have questions about yarn, technique or whether this is the right project for you, just get in touch - we’re always happy to chat knitting.

Happy Fair Isle knitting 💛🧶