My new favourite hat pattern is written for two strands of worsted on 8.00 mm needles, but of course you can use a chunky wool that is size appropriate. This
Charisma yarn from Loops & Threads (a Michael's brand) is gorgeous to work with and super soft.
And the colour patterned yarns are truly FUN to work with. You barely notice the knitting as you're excited to see what will happen next.
I know, small things, small minds ... but trust me it's fun to knit with, and you can say "oooh" a lot.
The yarn also comes in many solid colours so I am on a mission to turn my scarves into hat & scarf sets.
I like them not completely matchy-matchy with the faux fur scarves. Things are all coming together.
Another mission on the great crafting "to do list" (which isn't actually written down, as that would be too overwhelming) is to work up some hats to turn the myriad scarves I have made into "Hat & Scarf sets". The scarves are crocheted and the hats are knit.
I actually prefer the 'co-ordinating' approach to a matchy-matchy set, and these first few versions have worked out pretty well. I love the softness of the Charisma wool in this hat, and think there will be many more of these to come.
Another job done today, the first batch of these sets is now available in the new 'Hats & Scarves' section of my Etsy site. Many more to come ....
