Category Archives: hats

Two Pink Declan’s Hats

Posted on December 1, 2017 by rlbates

I knit these two small hats (one baby size, one toddler size) for a friend’s two daughters.  The pattern is Declan’s Hat by Samantha Kirby.  The yarn is Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted in neon pink.  The hats look good without … Continue reading →

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Two Knitted Hats

Posted on November 3, 2017 by rlbates

The first hat was knit using PS Yarn (100% alpaca purchased at a local street fair, lovely yarn) in a slate color.  The pattern is Dembow hat by Susan Dittrich.  I think I may give it to a friend. It … Continue reading →

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Slouch Hat

Posted on October 27, 2017 by rlbates

I bought this yarn (100% alpaca, blue/gold color) at a street festival.  I used it to knit this hat (so very soft).  The pattern is0-1133 Finnley’s Hat by DROPS design.  It will most likely go to a niece.

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Illilouette Slouch Hat

Posted on August 11, 2017 by rlbates

I knit this hat using two leftover yarns.  The yarn is Lion Brand Wool-Ease Sportweight.  The pattern is Illilouette Hat by Jenna Swanson.  I plan to donate to the Knitting for Noggins program at our local children’s hospital. 

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Leftovers Siksak Hat

Posted on January 27, 2017 by rlbates

This hat was knit using leftover yarn from prior projects.  The pattern is Siksak by Hanna Leväniemi;  I knit the band 2.75 in as I knew I wouldn’t have enough yarn for the 6 in the pattern states. I like … Continue reading →

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Knitting for Noggins Hats

Posted on January 20, 2017 by rlbates

During the past year I knit several hats that were deliberately made for Knitting for Noggins or just weren’t gifted to friends/family.  These are some I have not featured in prior posts like the Illilouette Hat.   I sent them a … Continue reading →

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Three Pussy Hats

Posted on January 13, 2017 by rlbates

I have a friend going to Washington DC to participate in the Women’s March on Washington.  She is meeting a few of her friends there who are also participating in the march.  There is a group (Pussy Hat Project) encouraging … Continue reading →

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More Messy Bun Hats

Posted on December 30, 2016 by rlbates

I made these three messy bun hats using the same yarn (Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Tweeds) and pattern (Messy Bun Hat II by Isela Phelps) which I modified slightly — one for my brother’s girl, one for a … Continue reading →

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Cabled Slouch Hat

Posted on December 23, 2016 by rlbates

Recently finished this hat which I plan to keep for myself.  It was knit using the pattern father cables by Veronika Job.  The yarn is Lion Brand Wool-Ease in gray heather color.  I really like how it turned out. Merry … Continue reading →

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Sirle Hat

Posted on September 16, 2016 by rlbates

This is my latest knitted hat.  It is a slouch hat knit using the pattern Sirle by Suvi Simola.  The yarn is Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK, left over from my sample stitch shawl. 

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