Winter extension

We've had an unusual winter here in Vancouver with lots of gorgeous snow. I am a bit of a crazy person by Vancouver standards because I LOVE the snow and always want more.  It snowed this weekend while I was teaching over on Vancouver Island for the new Nanaimo Modern Quilt Guild and the fun continued with a few scattered flurries this morning here in Vancouver. How lucky that I got to enjoy the few falling flakes during a walk on the seawall in my new Rikke hat!  I managed to finish it in just a few days (and secretly hoped it would stay cold enough that I could wear it a few times before spring).

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.