Springtime in Philadelphia Hat

Pattern:

Springtime in Philadelphia

Kate Gagnon Osborn

Yarn:

Itata Solids

Medium Violet

This yarn has been one of the most difficult yarns to work with. It has a really unusual drape and texture. It is almost stiff and lineny so it doesn't take to cables or stockinette or really any stitch pattern. After frogging it many times, I finally tried it on this pattern, and it actually looked great! The pattern is great and it is a really good hat for spring since it's nice and loose. I love the result a lot. I definitely wouldn't recommend buying this yarn, which is okay since it's discontinued, but still. Crappy yarn. Beautiful color though.

Really distinct drape and texture

Tears of Bronze Hat

Pattern:

Tears of Bronze

Po Lena

Yarn:

Nature Wool (discontinued)

Celery

I have been looking at this pattern for a while. At first I didn't like it a lot, but it has really grown on me. Since I wanted to make a simple and clean spring hat, this seemed like the perfect pattern. While cleaning out my yarn bin, I found this really pretty and soft green wool so I decided to use it. I love the way it came out and I would definitely make another. I really wish the yarn wasn't discontinued because it's a great DK weight. It also has really pretty and subtle color variation.

Ptarmigan Cowl

Pattern:
Ptarmigan
Jared Flood

Yarn:
Lana D'Oro (discontinued)
Lavendar Water

I have wanted this pattern forever. It is just such a beautiful stitch. The way it flows reminds me a lot of tulips and other spring flowers. It was the perfect project to celebrate applying for big kid jobs and the coming spring. I absolutely loved every aspect of it and I will definitely be making it again. It came out to be a great size when I made it in worsted. I like my cowls bigger and snugglier, so the yarn was a really good fit. I'll probably make a summer version out of a bamboo blend.

Iona Hat

Pattern:
Iona
Martin Storey

Yarn:
Homespun Merino
Natural

I really like the rough aran look of this hat and I think it'll look really cool and different when it's knit in the homespun. The yarn isn't the most consistent or even yarn that I have ever made, but I did it on the 1850's wheel from work, so it's to be expected. The hat will be a nice reminder of the Landing and I suspect that this will be a hat that I always wear. I have been wanting a black hat for a while to match my coats and outfits, so I think I'll grab some black Rit dye from CVS and dye the hat black when I'm done. Since the pattern isn't a very prominent one, I think that it'll look good why it's dyed.

Autumn in Garrison Hat

Pattern:
Autumn in Garrison
Kate Gagnon Osborn

Yarn:
Vintage
Sour Cherry

I have been eyeing up this hat pattern for a while now, and I'm really glad I made it. I used the Vintage yarn again so that I could have a hat that would match the Shelter Infinity Scarf. I thought it would be much trickier to make the hat top down, but I'm really glad that is how the pattern is written. Since I wanted a slouchy hat that would cover my ears, I knit an extra repeat, and it's perfect. Binding off the brim of that hat seemed like it would make a really inelastic edge, but it actually makes the hat more wearable and fit more securely on my head. It will be really helpful on very windy days. I love this hat, and I'll probably make it again with another yarn because the patter is so subtle that I think it'll look really different with another yarn.

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It looks cuter when worn

Really pretty stitch pattern

Aidez Sweater

Pattern:
Aidez
Cirilia Rose

Yarn:
Vintage Chunky
Juniper

I made this sweater about two years ago, and it is probably my favorite sweater, store bought and handmade. It just has such a great shape and fits so well. It's incredibly comfortable and I just love wearing it. If I could find a good deal on bulky yarn, I'd definitely make another one and substitute out some of the cable patterns so that it wouldn't look exactly the same. The pattern is super well written and it's just wonderful all around. The yarn has also been wearing really well too.

True lattice

Habitat Hat

Pattern:
Habitat
Jared Flood

Yarn:
Cascade 220 Heathers
Irelande

Jared Flood is hands down, one of my favorite designers. Ysolda Teague is a close tie for favorite. If am flipping through patterns and see something that looks extra special and wonderful, it's probably designed by one of them. So when I first saw this hat, I knew I had to make it. I have made it twice at this point, and every time, while I'm knitting it, I think of what a pain it is and how I never want to make it again. However, the end result is just so gorgeous and well fitting that I can't help but go back to it. This is one of my favorite hats, and I have been wearing it a ton this winter because I finally figured out how to properly slouch a hat. It's a wonderful knit and looks great with the Cascade.

My lovely model Megan!

Gorgeous Cables