Beanie

I finally finished writing the pattern to my satisfaction and testing the various options. I’m really happy with this one. It’s an interesting and very squishy hat. It is based on Barbara Walker’s Double Basket Pattern. The stitch pattern is just knits and purls. Like my Basket Weave Beanie I’m writing the pattern to be easily sized by adjusting the number of stitch patterns knit. If you are interested, you can buy the pattern on my ravelry store or click here: Buy Now. ...

The pattern is by Brooklyn Tweed and is called Hatch. I used a new yarn to me by an indie dyer that I bought at the Warm ’n Fuzzy yarn store in Cary, NC. The yarn is Mama Bear DK by Fuzz Family for Kraeo, and the color is called Terra Cotta. It is 45% Baby Alpaca, 45% Merino Wool, and 10% Mulberry Silk. It is really soft! ...

I finished the first prototype of my new Double Basket Beanie. Based on Barbara Walker’s Double Basket Pattern this beanie is comfortable and squishy. Also an easy knit. The stitch pattern is just knits and purls. Like my Basket Weave Beanie I’m writing the pattern to be easily sized by adjusting the number of stitch patterns knit. Next, I’m going to start knitting a medium version in a fun color. Once I have a small version done and the pattern cleaned up, I hope to get some test knitters to try out the new pattern. ...

I am working on a new Beanie using the delightful Double Basket pattern. The prototype is comfortable, squishy, and has an interesting texture. Keep an eye on this space and I’ll let you know when the pattern is ready on my Ravelry page. Enjoy!

I just added my first pattern to Ravelry. The pattern is for a great little beanie using the Basket Weave pattern. Enjoy! ...

Cleaning out the boat I found my old watch cap (wool hat) that I made back in 2004 for an Alaska cruise. So glad to see it again! It’s in pretty good shape, and even has a few Dalmatian hairs still stuck in it (miss you Samson!). Enjoy!

I finished my new watch cap! Really happy with how it turned out. I want to learn more. For my next project, I’m going to give cables a try. I found a recommendation for an easy cabled hat. Will post more as it progresses. Enjoy!

I’ve enjoyed knitting off and on for many, many years. The last time I took the hobby seriously was back in 2005. During that time, I knit a really nice watch cap to wear on an Alaska trip. (Unfortunately, the only photo’s I have wearing the old cap are not great.) I wore the watch cap for many years, including the trip from south Florida to north Florida when I purchased my boat…even Florida gets chilly in winter. ...

OMG! New hat done! Using Jason’s Cashmere Hat pattern, I created this nice hat using Patons Classic Wool Worsted in Aran. Easy first cable pattern, and I really like the results. I already have an idea to do this in a darker color. Enjoy!