The hat, it is done! This is the coziest hat I’ve ever made. Also, the sweetest.
That mohair halo! That pom!!
It was truly a pleasure knitting every stitch of this project. Holding the hand dyed merino from Hedgehog Fibres together with the fluffiest Rowan Kidsilk Haze produces a fabric that is so dreamy. I would love to wear a sweater knit with this stuff!
My daughter wanted it extra slouchy and she is super thrilled with how it turned out. I scored major tween points for the pompom too! Now, I don’t have to remind her to wear a hat when she goes out the door.
For the pattern, I used the framework for the Barley Hat by Tin Can Knits and then added a panel of mock cables. The pompom is detachable and is secured to the top of the hat using a piece of cotton yarn and a large button.
I’m quite happy with this first finish for 2019. Next, I have a pair of socks on the needles and a sweater. Oh, I also have fabric cut out for some project bags that I’m looking forward to finishing.
So many fun things to make. So little time.
I have quite a bit of yarn left from each color, maybe enough to make a pair of fingerless mitts or a more fitted beanie sans pompom.
Beach Bunny Hat
Pattern: Inspired by the Barley Hat
Yarn: Hedgehog Fibres Merino DK in “Beach Bunny” and Rowan Kidsilk Haze in “Natural”
Needles: Size US 6, 7 / 4, 4.5 mm
