My Copycat CC Beanie is complete!
Pattern: Copy.Cat C.C Beanie by Emily Ingrid (Rav Link)
Yarn: Malabrigo Rios in Gris
Needles: US 8s
This finished project used 70 grams of yarn or 147 yards of yarn. Which is amazing because with this scrunched up project looks to teeny. And that makes this project the same size of my “recipe” hats. This pattern was fun enough and I could see myself making more of these but it is quite a lot of purling.
On to the weekend, happy knitting!!
The Radiate Hat is done and dusted! I am super pleased with how this warm side turned out. I had just about the same amount of yarn left in each color so the stripes came out super even. And the ‘middle’ fell between the warm and cool colors.
Pattern: Loosely based off the Musselburgh pattern by Joji Locatelli
Yarn: Hue Loco Vivid Sampler Set in DK and KnitCircus DK in Pet Rock Speckle
Needles: US 5s
The cool colors worked out less evenly as my Rainbow Radiate has short rows in the yoke. I used more blues and teals. But the hat is still pretty. I would probably wear this warm side out. I used a whopping 327 yards of yarn for this hat and every bit of the rainbow sampler kit. That felt great!
Now on to the next project/hat! Happy Knitting!!
My Volcan Hat is done and dusted!
Pattern: My own basic beanie “recipe” with 88 sts
Needles: US 8s
Yarn: Malabrigo Rios in Volcan
This hat was a nice finish and everyone who saw loved the Autumnal colors of it. I used 75 grams or roughly 158 grams of yarn. Leaving a nice nub of leftovers to add to my scrap stash. The finished hat is a nice adult size with a slight slouch.
I think my next hat is going to be the CC Beanie but I need to find the time and energy this May-cember in between kid events and travel! Happy Knitting!!
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 finished finished my Synthe sweater!
Pattern: Synthe by Kjerstein Rovetta (Rav Link)
Yarn: Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in the color Amaranth
Needles: US 9s for body and US 8s for sleeves
Mods: I added body length and omitted many of the waist increases. I also added single crochet around the next to bring it in and make the opening smaller.
I ended up using 7.6 skeins of Shelter which is right about 1,060 yards of yarn. This whole thing is SO light given that this was a woolen spun yarn. It is for sure not next to skin soft and I will likely need a tank or shirt underneath for long wears.
And I think I like the fit and how it compliments my shape. I’m happy with the modifications I noted above. I knit this whole thing in just about a month and a half. Which is pretty nice based on the level of my mojo lately.
I am already dreaming of my next sweater! 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!!
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!!
I think I zoned out in my winter doldrums and next thing I knew, my Scandia Hat is done!
Pattern: My own basic beanie “recipe” with 100 stitches
Yarn: KnitCircus Divine DK in Pet Rock Speckle
Needles: US 7s
This hat ended up using 75 grams of yarn so that was 195 yards used. It fits my large noggin so I have not decided if I am going to keep or gift this one. The yarn turned out lovely with a nice mix of dark and light speckles. KnitCircus knows how to dye yarn! I must admit I am feeling my hat mojo waning. I am feeling more sweater-y.
Happy Knitting!!
Happy Friday and welcome to my next finish. My Chiefs Touchdown Beanie #2 is done!
Pattern: Touchdown Beanie by Katie Carlson (Rav link)
Yarns: Treasure Goddess Warmth Worsted in Ruby Daggers, White Sand Beaches, Poseidon’s Trident
Needles: US 4s and 5s
I am super glad that I shorted the ribbing on this hat. I JUST had enough red yarn to close up the crown without altering the decreases. I have a tiny ball of yellow and a lot of white left. This is the size medium and it does look a bit shorter and squatter than the previous one but still fits an adult sized head. On my head I can’t roll the brim but my kids can.
I should note that this pattern contains charts for other teams and one for Swifties, if that is your jam. This dyer’s worsted is on the skinnier side compared to something like Malabrigo Rios. I would be cautious and definitely check gauge if you substitute yarn. But it is an excellent pattern all around.
Happy Knitting!!
The Chiefs Touchdown Beanie is completed and fits my noggin!
Blocking in fact worked wonders. Off the needles the hat looked teeny but after relaxing in a bath, it fits my large head nicely. And the colorwork evened out and flattened beautifully. I did have a “fun” time weaving in the ends in a way that wouldn’t show on the outside. Still worth it.
Pattern: Touchdown Beanie by Katie Carlson (Rav Link)
Yarn: Treasure Goddess Yarns Warmth Worsted in Ruby Daggers, White Sand Beaches and Poseidan’s Trident
Needles: US 4s and US 5s
The total hat used 150 yards of yarn or 69 grams. It was almost half of the red skein that I had so 50 of the 69 grams are red and barely any grams from the other. I think I could possibly squeak out another hat in a smaller size.
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