Taking a selfie of the back of one's own head is a challenge (and you look pretty dorky doing it, I might add). However, it is the prettiest part of this garter-stitched hat, don't you think?
I began this hat once before, but after knitting about 4 inches and trying it on, it slipped easily down over my eyes and ears. Some helpful folks on Instagram suggested casting on 96 stitches instead of the pattern's 104. I like the fit much better. I also began my decreases after 7 1/2" because I didn't want the hat to be so super slouchy. I love the Malabrigo Rios in pure merino super wash. It is incredibly soft!
Rikke hat is a free pattern by Sarah Young available on Ravelry.
6 comments:
Nice hat! When I saw the first photo, I thought it was all purled on the outside and I was hoping you knit it inside out in the round so you could knit all the way around instead of purling. But with garter you get half of each (assuming you worked in the round), which is not a bad deal. ;O)
That is scrummy yarn! I have definitely never had the problem of a hat being too big! Every summer I hunt for a cute sun hat but never find one large enough, so I'm stuck with ball caps.
I have also loved the snow! My coworkers (I'm in Maple Ridge) just glare daggers at me when I say I love it. Lol. I like that we had a real winter! Anyhow also love the hat. Perfect for this weather!
Modifying patterns?! What's next cables? :)
This is a lovely hat and how wonderful that you get yet another snow day to wear it (I can only say that and mean it because I don't have to go out in it).
That yarn is delicious, very nicely done Krista!!
Well done, my knitting friend. It looks amazing, and with each of your creations, I get closer to trying it myself.
its gorgeous!!!
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