Keith's 2015 Winter Hat (2 in 1)

My husband Keith has been getting a handknit winter hat every year for the past seven years.

This hat is reversible so technically this is his seventh and eight hat. The pattern is called Holly Jean by Mandy Powers and is available at www.ravelry.com  I made this with Berocco Alpaca which resulted in a very soft, and extremely warm and cozy hat. 

I call this the inner hat since I knit it last

The outer hat was a bit tedious but a lot of fun to knit.

In this photo you can see the two patterns.  The two-tone hat was made first, then you just pick up the stitches around the starting edge and start knitting the three-tone hat.  One fits inside the other and makes two hats in one.  

Anytime is a good time to knit

Isobel of Mar

Hands at work.  Isobel of Mar cardigan - designer:  Alice Starmore of Virtual Yarns - Scotland.

Getting closer to the finish line.

After blocking.  Really happy with the outcome, but I overblocked it and it's about one size too big. 

Back view.

More detail.  Would make this again.  The Virtual Yarns are beautiful to work with.

Knitting Brings Joy

Diane's Cowl

Diane's Cowl

Evelyn's Shawl

Evelyn's Shawl

Anita's Nightcap

This was such a joy to make.  An 1890's traditional nightcap knit in pink cotton.  If I was to keep in tradition, it should have been made with an unbleached cotton yarn.  Wanted to make this more feminine for my dear friend Anita.

Rae's Feather and Fan Scarf

Angora is such a treat.  Not only to work with but to wear.

This little gem was a Christmas gift to my mother-in-law two Christmases ago.

Northman Mittens

Northman Mittens made for Amy last Christmas.  Really happy with the outcome except the lining stretched.  Would use smaller needles for the lining next time.