Hats are like pens in my house—they’re everywhere until you need one, at which point they all magically disappear. When I remember to look for one, that is.
This week I was away from home, hatless and braving sub-zero windchill when the irony struck me. Just like the shoemaker’s children who always go without shoes, this knitter’s head was going without a hat of its own.
I suspect I’m not the first knitter to find herself in these circumstances. We don’t always have time to luxuriate in finer gauges or fancy patterns. Sometimes we just need to whip up something warm—and pronto.
This hat (available on Ravelry for $4) is my answer. It is made from a single skein of Quince & Co. Puffin, a plump singles that I knew I wanted to use even before I realized I was within a skein’s throw of Pam Allen’s Portland, Maine, office.
This particular grade of 100% American wool has a generous staple length that translates into easy knitting and well-wearing longevity, while the open crimp helps trap still air within knitted fabric—which lends comfort and warmth to all it touches.
Likewise, if you like your hats to have long brims that fold over for extra warmth, simply work the brim until you run out of yarn. I was pressed for time, so I stopped mine before it rolled—but there was plenty of Puffin left to make a longer brim.
One skein of Puffin sets you back $10.75. Which is a fine price to pay for a warm head.
I encourage you to customize this hat, move into it, and make it your own.
Terina | February 17, 2017
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In my case it’s mitts that seem to be in short supply all of a sudden!