Lonk Hat and Snood Pattern

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 Pip yarn (some of the Pip Colourwork and some Pip Naturals), 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)

3mm 40cm circular needle

3.5mm 40cm circular needle 

3.25mm 40cm circular needles

1 set of 3.5mm DPNs

A stitch marker

A darning needle

Pom pom maker (optional)

To fit:

Hat:

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