a quick one
in a few days off, i've accomplished quite a lot of knitting. i've knit half of a tilted duster, made a little more progress on some of the smaller projects i have going, and i knit a hat.
this one feels like cheating. combining big yarn, big needles and 2 hours of knitting , has given me a very warm hat. i love it and it was so ridiculously simple, i was actually able to write it down!
the yarn is twinkle soft chunky, a super bulky, soft wool. i used us15 (10mm) needles. the pattern is simply 1x1 rib, switched every 6 rows. i didn't include pom-pom making instructions in the pattern, because, even after several years as a knitter, i remain pom-challenged. luckily this yarn fluffs up nicely, and even my sad pom-pom looks kinda cute, i think.
ok, there you go. if you want it, you can download the pattern in pdf. format
HERE
OR
you can find it on ravelry, and download it from that page HERE
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have a great sunday! -melissa
Comments
That's a really nice hat! I like that switched-up rib.
Posted by: Stef | January 27, 2008 05:35 PM
You are the queen of hats, and I love this one.
I'm totally going to make this. Once I purchase some super bulky yarn. Thanks for the pattern!
Posted by: femiknitter | January 27, 2008 05:49 PM
This is lovely. I think the soft pink works really well with the bulky style. Who knew switching the ribbing would look so cool.
Posted by: Wanett | January 27, 2008 08:24 PM
Just another reason to get more Soft CHunky for me. I'm a little sad that it can break so easily though... I'm definitely going to knit one of those.
Posted by: Christine | January 27, 2008 11:48 PM
What a clever stitch pattern! It looks great in that chunky pale pink yarn. And I think your pom is just right!
Posted by: Karma | January 27, 2008 11:59 PM
So cute!
Posted by: christie | January 28, 2008 01:48 PM
That is a really nice hat - it looks so warm (and I don't think your pompon looks sad - it looks fluffy and cute!)
Thankyou for the pattern too
Posted by: Tajhia | January 28, 2008 03:15 PM
Cuterama! I love the way the chunky yarn looks in the pom-pom
Posted by: Kirsty (Practical Polly) | January 28, 2008 06:36 PM
Perfect timing! I just bought some Dream in Color Fatty in brown to make a hat for my hubby. I think it would look great in this pattern. Thanks!
Posted by: Melissa | January 28, 2008 06:41 PM
Hi! I'm a new reader who's enjoying your blog very much. :)
To join the fan club here, that hat is adorable! I think the funny, chunky nature of the pom pom is perfect. If we knitters wanted perfect, we'd buy it from a machine, right?
Posted by: Courtney | January 28, 2008 07:04 PM
It does look really cute! The pompom is just perfect.
Posted by: lucy | January 28, 2008 08:02 PM
So cute! Love the color. and hey, have an award for being such an awesome blogger:
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Posted by: Elizabeth | January 29, 2008 11:24 AM
Oh, man, I love it. I'm all about the cute, simple knits right now and this one fits the bill perfectly. Nice work!
Posted by: Stella | January 29, 2008 12:42 PM
Nice hat! I'm pompom challenged too :( Yours looks cute and fluffy though!
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 29, 2008 03:29 PM
Aww, sweet hat. :)
Posted by: alison | January 30, 2008 04:39 PM
Pom-Challenged, that is me all the way! I prefer your adorable little tuft, anyway!
Posted by: Heather | January 30, 2008 08:15 PM
Fabulous hat! I just ordered some bulky yarn and now I know what to make with it. Thanks. :)
Posted by: Emily | January 31, 2008 06:43 AM
I've also nominated you for the You Make My Day award, since you really do.
Posted by: Christabel | January 31, 2008 07:23 AM
Love the hat! I especially love pink, so this one really appeals to me :)
Posted by: amanda | January 31, 2008 10:36 AM
OOh, a very nice hat. I like the chunky pink with the ribbing and the pom -- a very nice combination. I'm also joining the party and nominating you for the "you make my day" award. Thanks for a fun blog!
Posted by: katie m. | January 31, 2008 12:01 PM
I love that hat. I'm definitely going to have to cast on for one. It looks so snuggly!
Posted by: Valerie | February 2, 2008 10:54 AM
What a cute hat. I'm inspired to try it.
Posted by: Barb | February 2, 2008 04:14 PM
Adorable, I love it! Cute, simple, nice & chunky--perfect cozy hat in my opinion :)
Posted by: Rachel | February 4, 2008 12:16 AM
the pompoms get me too - they never look that good. i like yours! the whole hat is great!
Posted by: lolly | February 4, 2008 06:03 PM
I'm a little late to the party with this, but you make my day!
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Posted by: Cirilia | February 5, 2008 07:21 AM
I think the pompom is adorable. It looks like a flower. I'd never heard of the yarn. I think I'll try it.
Posted by: hope | February 5, 2008 06:04 PM
Cute hat! Simple but not plain, I love it!
Posted by: casey | February 5, 2008 06:25 PM
You make my day!
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Posted by: Eve | February 8, 2008 08:35 AM
GORGEOUS!!!!! I wish I had seen this earlier and could have whipped one up before my trip. Maybe I'll try anyway. I can always double strands something to get the right gauge.
Posted by: Bonnie | February 10, 2008 05:31 PM
oh, shoot. i had almost forgotten how much i wanted to buy some twinkle yarn and the pattern book. I love the yarn color you chose, and the pattern, too. well done!
Posted by: wendy | February 12, 2008 01:37 PM
love the hat! wanted to let you now i've posted about it over at craft and found.
Posted by: robyn | February 22, 2008 04:24 PM