Selburose hat

Selburose hat, featuring the traditional eight-pointed star that gave the Norwegian Selbu tradition its name — the pattern that started it all. Part of my Selbu collection alongside owl, moose, squirrel, hare, bear and snowflake designs.

This is easy level knitting pattern; the following skills are required: Cast on, Knit, Purl, Circular Knitting, Color Knitting, Bind off. All measurements are given in US and metric. Hat is knitted in one piece. Full pattern support is available via message or email.

SIZES: Adult (56–62 cm / 22”–24”) circumference, Kid (50–54 cm / 20”–21”).

YARN: Any aran weight yarn. I used DROPS Nepal yarn:

50 g / 82 yd in bordeaux colour (8916), 30 g / 49 yd in chalk colour (8915) for adult’s size.

GAUGE: 10 cm × 10 cm / 4” × 4” = 17 sts × 22 rows in stockinette stitch.

NEEDLES: Circular or double pointed needles 4.5 mm / US 7.