New Pattern: Whelk Hat - Part of Summer Stack

The Whelk Hat is one of those rare, exquisite combinations where pattern and yarn combine to make a perfect project.

The pattern is written to feature two lovely yarns – Brooklyn Tweed LOFT and Malabrigo Finito – in two sizes, long and short.  

Materials:

-      Size US 2, 16” circular needles

-      Size US 4, 16” circular needles

-      Size US 4 double pointed needles

-      Long Version: 1 skein Brooklyn Tweed LOFT (Brown hat shown in Nest colorway)

-      Short Version: 1 skein Malabrigo Finito (Ochre hat shown in Mostaza colorway)

-      Tapestry needle & Stitch marker

Gauge (blocked):  

-      Long Version: 15sts = 2” in 2x2 ribbing

-      Short Version: 17sts = 2” in 2x2 ribbing

Finished Measurements (blocked and unstretched):

-      Long Version: 19.5” circumference; 9” long

-      Short Version: 16” circumference; 7.75” long

Check out the Whelk Hat on Ravelry, where it's available for purchase as an idividual pattern or as part of the Summer Stack subscription.

Quick Pre-Fall Knitting Projects

If you're anything like me, then you've been knitting up a storm all summer. No? You don't like to work with worsted weight wool draped across your lap in 98 degree weather? Pssh.

Well, fine. But fall and winter are quickly approaching. And mixed in with the humid weather, I've already experienced a few chilly, blustery nights here in the Windy City.

And those nights really make me want to knit. I'm sure they make you want to knit too.

To capitalize on those random, brisk pre-fall evenings, you should take up a few portable projects so your wardrobe is prepared when full-fall sets in. It's coming fast, promise.

The Roscoe Village Hat is a great pre-fall knitting project. You can knit one for yourself, your significant other, your kids, or even check a holiday gift off your list (yes, I'm really getting ahead of myself now).

I knit up a few of these hats last fall for my boyfriend. Guess what? He wears them. Yup. That means they're man approved. That's a hard-won achievement in my household. 

Roscoe Village Hat: $5.00 buy now

Featured FO: Twinkerbell's Roscoe Village Hat

Today's Featured FO is Twinkerbell's Roscoe Village Hat.

(C) Twinkerbell

Twinkerbell (Celeste) cast on for the medium size and added an extra repeat of dot stitch to create her version of the Roscoe Village Hat. She used Malabrigo Merino Worsted in Ravelry Red.

(C) Twinkerbell

Thanks for sharing, Celeste!

All images used with permission.