I have finished and tagged the Azules Hat!
Pattern: My own 88 stitch basic beanie “recipe”
Needles: US 8s
Yarn: Malabrigo Rios in colorway Azules
This project ended up using 74 grams or 155 yards of yarn. It’s a nice adult sized hat and will be perfect for the recipient I have in mind. This color of Malabrigo REALLY came out looking like blue jean fabric when it was knit up at my gauge, lol.
I really need to get my next hat on the needles! Happy Knitting!!
I did 12 hours of strategic planning at work this week. And for that time I have a lot of things to absorb and the brim (plus a little) of my Azules Hat.
I opted for a folded stockinette brim as I was knitting at work and didn’t have my full set of tools. It’s also easy on the brain when I am trying to think and participate in group discussions. I am about 1 inch into the hat body so I need several more before I can start decreases.
I think this hat will end up being a gift for a coworker who has been kind to me AND got his but kicked in the meeting we were in. I think he has earned a knitterly gift….
Happy Knitting!!
I have some upcoming all day sessions so I needed some new auto pilot knitting. I grabbed some Malabrigo Rios in the color Azules from one of my dopamine trips to The Yarn Barn.
This is going to be my basic 88 stitch basic beanie because I need this to be super mindless. I got myself cast on and started in the round (without twisting) and into a project. I noticed that this color of Rios is SUPER close the color of my blue jeans, lol.
I have normalized knitting with my work folks so as long as it’s not distracting, I knit all the time now! Happy Knitting!!
The Luminous Hat is off the needles just in time for 60 degree weather, lol.
Pattern: My own 88 stitch basic beanie “recipe”
Needles: US 8 (squares)
Yarn: Another Craft Girl Merino Worsted in Luminous colorway
This hat used 71 grams or about 153 yards of yarn. This means it turned out a tid bit smaller than my normal. I think I started the decreases too early. It still fits a reasonable sized adult head. I can turn this in for SSK points.
And I have new yarn wound for my next hat project for more marathon upcoming meetings! Happy Knitting!!
I had some long and tedious budget meetings at work. And my Luminous Hat was the benefactor of that time.
The brim is folded and almost all of the main body is complete. I need to dig out my DPNs to be ready for the decreases. The yarn continued to swirl based on the pooling pattern. I think it turned out kinda neat.
Still digging the square needles and would use them again. I don’t notice less hand fatigue but they are light and make a nice gauge. Happy Knitting!!
The Vaas Hat is done and already had it’s first outing!
Pattern: My own basic beanie “recipe” over 88 sts
Yarn: Malabrigo Rios in Vas colorway
Needles: US 8s (square tips)
I wore this hat for a day of skiing and a half day of snow tubing. So the hat has relaxed nicely and probably needs a second bath. It was quite warm but not overly tight so the wind did peak through occasionally. I used 78 grams or 150 yards of yarn on this particular one.
As I have worn this one, it will stay in our hat box here at the house and not the gift pile. Now I need to decide if I am going to cast on another hat or pick up a languishing pair of socks for the next small item.
Happy Knitting!!
My Luminous Hat saw some work in our recent travels. This time in the flatlands of western Kansas. Spring has sprung and the winds are whipping out here!
This skein from Another Crafty Girl is flashing and pooling between the teals and blues. And I am not minding the square needles either. They feel a little different but keep the stiches nicely. I think I am three-ish inches into the hat. Another three inches and I can turn the brim (if my patience lasts that long).
Happy Knitting!!
My Vaas Hat is ready for decreases!
I could knit Malabrigo forever. It’s just the perfect feel while knitting and in the finished object. I powered through the body of the hat and installed the DPNs for the decreases. After over 50 versions of this “recipe” I can do these decreases on autopilot.
I should have a finished hat soon! Happy Knitting!!
We are gearing up for travel, spring sports and lots of time in the backyard. I also need to start earning points for SSK 2025. This all added up to a new cast on!
I grabbed my new square needles and a skein of Another Crafty Girl Merino Worsted in Luminous color to start my basic beanie recipe. It’s 88 stitches on a US 8. If I can get this done then I can earn points for my knitting retreat this summer.
I am liking the square needles. I don’t know that my hands get any less tired but they do feel nice in my fingers. This project is going to live in my purse/backpack for “in between knitting” needs.
Happy Knitting!!
I had a four hour public meeting to sit through last week so my Vaas Hat made a reappearance. Good thing too, as I finally got the brim turned and attached.
This yarn doesn’t photograph super well but it is a very lovely green. My eyes lean hazel and green some days and my complexion is quite fair. I can’t help but think this would look lovely on me when it’s finished!
Now I need to find more knitting time to get this hat finished!
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