Knitting Jenny Pattern 33: Fair Isle Inspired Fisherman’s Kep

Knitting Jenny Pattern 33: Fair Isle Inspired Fisherman’s Kep is a modern interpretation of a traditional Fair Isle fisherman’s kep (or cap or hat).

This book includes knitting patterns, motifs, and instructions in the following inclusive formats: 

• Graphic Chart
• Written Instructions
• Illustrations
• Photographic Tutorial

This fisherman’s kep was designed by Jennifer Daley at her studio in Fair Isle, Shetland Islands, Scotland, the historic birthplace of Fair Isle knitting.

The kep was knit with Jamieson and Smith brand Shetland Heritage wool (or alternately substitute any fingering weight, 2 ply jumper weight, or 2 ply equivalent to a 4 ply).

This pattern requires two colors of wool.

The following tools are suggested for this pattern.

• 2.0mm knitting needles (for the brim and crown)
• 2.75mm knitting needles (for the stranded colorwork)

The gauge (or tension) for this Knitting Jenny pattern is:

36 stitches and 42 rows to 4 inches (10 centimeters) over the stranded colorwork pattern, knit circularly with 3.0mm knitting needles, after washing, blocking, drying.

The knitting needle sizes stipulated in this pattern are designed to achieve a knitted kep that fits a medium size head. 

The book includes a discussion on the topic of Color Dominance, to support consistent, uniform stitch definition. 

Additionally included is a Tassel Tutorial, to adorn the apex of the kep in the traditional way.

The book includes 21 illustrations and 48 pages. 

The book is intended to be read electronically, in consideration of the environment.

Published in the United States in 2023 by Mall & Mall Press, a publishing imprint of Mall & Mall LLC.

The book is delivered as an immediate digital download in PDF format and therefore cannot be returned, exchanged, or refunded.