Monthly Archive:: March 2010

Maple Seed Hat

The spiraling columns on this hat remind me of the spinning trajectory of a falling maple seed, and if you look closely at the columns, the shape of the maple seed’s wing will emerge. by Angela Hahn. Find the free hat knit pattern here: link

Beaufort hat

“Beaufort” uses 2 balls of Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton for the small or medium size, which will fit a small-medium child, and a medium child-medium adult, respectively; the large size requires 3 balls. The crown decreases are worked quite nicely into the stitch …

Cinnabar Scarf

I chose the two stitch patterns used, “Seafoam” (an old favorite) and a modification of the rarely used “Double Ribbed Mock Cable” (DRMC) from Barbara Walker’s Fourth Treasury of Knitting Patterns, partly for their luscious textures and undulating waves, and partly because they are based …

Ridged Rib Hat

Although it’s simple to knit, I found it a little tedious, so it is a good pattern to knit when you are supposed to be paying attention to something (or someone) else. Copyright © 2008 by Terry Matz from In The Loop. Find the free …

Chevron Hat

Knitting this pattern is a joy because as you do the decreases and increases you watch the straight garter stitch section pulled into chevrons. Copyright © 2008 by Terry Matz from In The Loop. Find the free hat pattern here: link

In Bloom Hat

This pretty hat is a fun variation on a rolled brim hat and a great way to use up stash yarn and odd balls. Copyright © 2008 by Terry Matz from In The Loop. Find the free hat pattern here: link