My handmade hats have been keeping me and my brother’s heads cosy in the alps, and my mum’s been wearing a Gretel that she knit (need to get a photo of that actually, she used Rowan Tapestry and it’s really cute).
I made this cabled beanie with a visor as a last minute Christmas present on Christmas eve and even though I knew it was a popular style I was still a little surprised by how much he liked it. Which is just as well because he surprised me by giving me his old video I-pod.
This is my own design and I hope you like it as much as he does, the pattern is on my writing up list. It’s a long list but at least I feel like I’m actually working on it now so hopefully it will be available before too long.
Although I already have an enormous hat collection I couldn’t really find one that met my requirements of not falling off while snowboarding and keeping my ears warm. Plus I wasn’t sure about trying to sneak my metal circular needles through airport security, although I’ve done it before, and figured that no one could take issue with a wooden crochet hook. So of course I had to make a hat on the journey here. This is a pretty awful photo of me, but at least you can see the hat.
It’s really simple, based on this pattern with stripes and ear-flaps and a crab stitch edging. The yarn is, I think the Sublime merino angora blend, but I don’t have the ball bands with me here.
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I love the beanie with the visor – and if you ever wrote up the pattern I would def be making it! It looks like the sort of hat that I just maybe could persuade my husband to wear – he hates hats with a passion, but where we live you absolutely NEED one in the winter and I have such a problem persuading him to put on one of the ones he hates when he is going out!
Your crochet hat is very cute too. It looks warm and suits you very well.
Both great hats! It looks like you had a lot of fun!
What a fashion-forward hat for your brother. Very nice.
I love that cabled hat! So Cute! I made the one from Stitch ‘N Bitch Nation but it doesn’t fit as nicely as yours. Can’t wait for the pattern!!!
Your brother’s hat is so cute! I wish my little brother would let me make things for him…
Oh. Oh. OH! A visor. And a cap that covers the ears. OH!!!
I don’t think there’s such a thing as a bad picture of you. You could get up first thing in the morning, put on an old potato sack, and still look adorable.
Also, how exactly do you pronounce your name? It has occurred to me that the way I hear it in my head may not be correct.
Wow! Great hats! I can’t wait to see patterns!!
Have a great vacation!
Love the cabled version for sure. What have you used to stiffen the visor? I’ve been trying desperately to find a pattern like this to knit for my mail carrier. It’s the only thing she wants, and I’ve not liked the other designs I’ve seen. This – it’s beau-T-full!! Can’t wait for a pattern. Well done!
Your brother’s cap is awesome! I eagerly await the pattern!!
Great job on both hats@
Great job on both hats!
Both those hats are great!
So nice!!! Lovely had with cables. Friendly brotcher and a nice holiday I think!!
Looking forward to bay the pattern!
Looks like you are at Les Arcs 1950? We went there last year to ski around the same time and it was fabulous. Your hats look great too; Bon ski!
I would love if you made the beanie pattern have a size for a wee head. I’ll even testknit it for you if you want, I love it that much.
Eeek! You are the hat queen! My brother would love one of those peaked hats too. I hope this pattern is at the top of your queue!
Your brothers hat is on my list of husband knits! In fact its the only thing on the list as he hates knitted stuff, but as soon as he saw that he wanted one!
i love your hat! it looks really cute, and the colours are really well chosen!
i wish i could crochet…
i really like your blog and your knitting!
your brother’s hat is great!
lovely your brother look great with his Christmas present! yeah i waiting for the pattern to make one for my son Lucas!
Love the hats. Would love pattern for peaked cap. Have a great time snowboarding.
You’re cute, you knit *and* you snowboard… I might explode! <3
Great hats. Love the hat you made for your brother – will definitely give it a go when the pattern is out. Just found, bought and started with your Snow White (I’m in love in the model). Using a silk yarn I had already and fingers crossed – it seems to work.
Thanks for great work and inspiration.
Akhila