… but a very specific hat.
The Brief
This is what my fiance requested:
- A simple, lightweight hat for the summer.
- It should be plain and unfussy. A classic style.
- It should have a brim that can be turned up.
- It should be loose fitting, but not so loose it could slip off.
The Pattern
With all of that in mind I set out to find a good basic hat pattern in a fine gauge. I found this one. It’s simple and clear and it would be very easy to modify, though all I did was lengthen the ribbing so that it could be turned up – as per the brief!
The Yarn
I dug through my stash looking for something variegated in fingering weight. All of that stocking stitch would be so boring in a plain colour. I came up with the perfect skein:
Green – because he’s a gardener- Blue – because he lives by the sea
- Pale grey – to match his hair!
I bought it on Ebay a very long time ago, and it was handpainted by Misty Yarns. Lovely!
The Hat
After some hours of not very exciting knitting a hat emerged. The knitter in me would like to block it, but the wearer is happy with his new hat as it is.
A very simple hat, but a very satisfied customer.
The View from the Side
The View from Above
I like it!!! He was very specific about what he wanted wasn’t he??
Lovely swirl to the colourway on the above shot and it’s a great fit. Your customer must be very happy with it!
I love the wool and the hat!
Stocking stitch can be boring, but then it is easy to do whilst watching tv.
I like it! Well done!