Lonk is a stranded colourwork hat & snood pattern featuring a Lonk sheep motif. Lonk are one of the largest native British hill breeds, which can survive on poor grazing and in bleak conditions. Found for centuries on the Pennines, one Lancashire flock can be traced back to 1740. Both sexes are horned, with black and white face and legs without wool. Its fleece is bulky and hard wearing.

It uses 7 shades of our Pip yarn, you will need 1 ball of each shade.

You will need:

1 ball of Pip Colourwork (shade Chevin, colour A)

1 ball of Pip Colourwork (shade Eccup, colour B)

1 ball of Pip Naturals (shade Malham, colour C)

1 ball of Pip Colourwork (shade Bronte, colour D)

1 ball of Pip Naturals (shade Grosmont, colour E)

1 ball of Pip Naturals (shade White Rose, colour F)

1 ball of Pip Colourwork (shade Aire, colour G)

1 3mm (US2) circular needle 40cm (16in) long

1 3.5mm (US4) circular needle 40cm (16in) long

1 set of 3.5mm (US4) dpns

1 3.25mm (US3) circular needle 40cm (16in) long

A stitch marker

A darning needle

Pom pom maker (optional)

To fit:

Hat:

Head circumference 56-59cm (20-22.5in)