I finished my Harriet’s Hat. To recap, the proceeds from sales of this hat pattern support the Shetland Island MRI fund. It is $5 well spent!! I used yarn from my stash so this is a cheapie.
I have a big head. This hat starts with 136 sts and then increases to 144. Not enough for my melon! I cast on 160. The main snowflake chart and the crown require an 18-stitch repeat so I added 2 sts for the snowflake section. For the crown, I decreased 16 so I was back at the 144 in the original. So my crown shaping is identical to the original. It worked smashingly well. I may use this trick in the future.
The crown is so pretty. I may add a tassel but will not cover the top with a pom!!
How gorgeous! I have the pattern and have been contemplating colors, but haven’t been able to make myself decide. Clearly, I need to find the time to do it.
Comment by Amy C — June 19, 2019 @ 11:47 am
This hat looks very charming on, based on gabefaith’s Ravelry picture. Too bad not many people show it being worn. I never had it in me to learn Fair Isle (aging mind and fingers, etc.), but I always have fun trying to choose the colors for various designs. Not so easy!
Comment by Chloe — June 20, 2019 @ 6:37 am
Oh, I have to add Diane Mountford. Those would be my colors:-).
Comment by Chloe — June 20, 2019 @ 6:44 am