Double Basket Beanie Pattern Is Live
I finally finished writing the pattern to my satisfaction and testing the various options. I’m really happy with this one. It’s an interesting and very squishy hat.
It is based on Barbara Walker’s Double Basket Pattern. The stitch pattern is just knits and purls.
Like my Basket Weave Beanie I’m writing the pattern to be easily sized by adjusting the number of stitch patterns knit.
If you are interested, you can buy the pattern on my ravelry store or click here: Buy Now.
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Double Basket Beanie Prototype
I finished the first prototype of my new Double Basket Beanie. Based on Barbara Walker’s Double Basket Pattern this beanie is comfortable and squishy. Also an easy knit. The stitch pattern is just knits and purls.
Like my Basket Weave Beanie I’m writing the pattern to be easily sized by adjusting the number of stitch patterns knit.
Next, I’m going to start knitting a medium version in a fun color.
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Beanie Prototype: Double Basket Pattern
I am working on a new Beanie using the delightful Double Basket pattern. The prototype is comfortable, squishy, and has an interesting texture. Keep an eye on this space and I’ll let you know when the pattern is ready on my Ravelry page.
Enjoy!
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Basket Weave Beanie
I just added my first pattern to Ravelry. The pattern is for a great little beanie using the Basket Weave pattern.
Enjoy!
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Found My Watchcap
Cleaning out the boat I found my old watch cap (wool hat) that I made back in 2004 for an Alaska cruise. So glad to see it again! It’s in pretty good shape, and even has a few Dalmatian hairs still stuck in it (miss you Samson!).
Enjoy!
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Freestyle Caps by Cheryl Andrews
I’ve made two of the Freestyle Caps by Cheryl Andrews. It’s a fun knit. The construction of the brim doesn’t require any additional support, and the welt around the lower edge is a nice touch.
It’s a hat that works well for my friend @cerberus_forge.
Enjoy!
Knitting a Scottish Tam
A friend of mine ask if I could knit him a Scottish Tam. Seems easy enough, and I’ve never done a felted project, so why not.
I found a decent pattern on Ravelry close to what he was looking for, and knit up a sample.
The sample turned out ok. I need to change a couple of things for fit and size requirements, but otherwise it should work.
To really get the final right, I’ve made up some swatches of the yarn. The color is called Turtle. It’s a nice yellow olive and will look great.
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My finished watch cap
I finished my new watch cap! Really happy with how it turned out.
I want to learn more. For my next project, I’m going to give cables a try. I found a recommendation for an easy cabled hat. Will post more as it progresses.
Enjoy!
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I miss my old watch cap
I’ve enjoyed knitting off and on for many, many years. The last time I took the hobby seriously was back in 2005. During that time, I knit a really nice watch cap to wear on an Alaska trip. (Unfortunately, the only photo’s I have wearing the old cap are not great.) I wore the watch cap for many years, including the trip from south Florida to north Florida when I purchased my boat…even Florida gets chilly in winter.
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Cables! In a Hat!
OMG! New hat done! Using Jason’s Cashmere Hat pattern, I created this nice hat using Patons Classic Wool Worsted in Aran.
Easy first cable pattern, and I really like the results. I already have an idea to do this in a darker color.
Enjoy!
