Whether you prefer juicy greens or delicious golden shades, a tonal hat makes for a satisfying colourwork snack. Slices of classic motifs pile up to give just the
right amount of slouch, all topped off with a perfect pomme. John Arbon’s Appledore yarn is a perfect choice: crisp and woolly, with a shade selection as rich as the apple varieties that lent their names, and a bloom as beautiful as the heritage orchard where we took the photos.
Yarn
John Arbon Textiles Appledore, DK
Colourway 1
MC – Tom Putt, 75 m / 80 yds, 2 mini skeins
CC1 – Golden Knob, 50 m / 55 yds, 1 mini skein
CC2 – Hoary Morning, 75 m / 80 yds, 2 mini skeins
CC3 – Dabinett, 15 m / 15 yds, 1 mini skein
CC4 – Yeovil Sour, 15 m / 15 yds, 1 mini skein
Colourway 2
MC – Foxwhelp, 70 m / 75 yds, 2 mini skeins
CC1 – Sweet Coppin, 35 m / 40 yds, 1 mini skein
CC2 – Hoary Morning, 70 m / 75 yds, 2 mini skeins
CC3 – Whimple Wonder, 20 m / 20 yds , 1 mini skein
CC4 – Golden Knob, 30 m / 35 yds, 1 mini skeins
Sizes
Finished circumference: 47 (51, 55) cm / 18.75 (20.5, 22) in
Finished depth: 21.5 cm / 8.5 in
Shown in Size 2 with 2.5 cm / 1 in negative ease.
Needles
3.0 mm 40 cm circular needles & 3.5 mm 40 cm circular needles, and longer circular
needles or DPNs, as preferred for working small circumferences in the round.
Notions
Tapestry needle, Medium pom-pom maker, 40 cm strong yarn or thread to secure pompom
Gauge
25.5 sts and 27 rows over 10 cm / 4 in, in stranded colourwork using larger needles, after blocking.
