We are all working on hats again

The Chicks' official photographer (aka my husband) had a meeting today so I had to improvise a group shot with my short arms. You know what I look like anyway. LOL!

Last week I mentioned that Barbara K finished her Mini Melt Ice Brooch but I hadn't taken a picture to show you. Well, luckily, I bumped into her that evening when we both showed up for the annual school project vote and I managed to get her smiling face proudly wearing her new badge.

This afternoon she started another one using the pattern I wrote up and offered for free on Ravelry.

 (see link above)

I finished the Crosscut Beanie by Benjamin Matthews, our favorite hat designer. It's knitted with Plymouth Encore Worsted Weight and used less than 200 yards.

   

Barbara B finished her Photographer Hat and added a few stripes for interest.

She made another Norwegian Resistance Hat, (The Red Beanie as a Symbol of Adventure | Red Hat Factory) adjusting the size to better fit her head. She used Cece's Wool merino in the colorway, appropriately called "Resistance Red". The pattern is Nisse Hue Resistance Hat but I'm having trouble finding a link for you. Maybe Barbara will chime in later. Edit: I told you she'd come through. It's here

I had more sock yarn in the leftovers bag so I made three more mini hats using my pattern and

 this method for a tubular cast on.

Dorah is down to the decreasing portion of her Melt Ice Norwegian hat, using a rich, deep red wool. She is using the pattern I wrote with my modifications.

And I started another using Cece's Wool Superwash merino. 

I am just beginning the decrease portion too.

Barbara B's needles are currently working on the Equinox Reversible Hat by Berry Meadow. One side has a solid background with two zigzag stripes and the reverse side has a zigzag lace. The second version has just stripes. All those versions are included in the pattern.

Margaret made another design of her own, this time making a double thick brim which she started with a provisional cast on. The body of the hat is a 3x1 ribbing.

Nancy started the Voyageur Toque using Valley Yarns merino from WEBS. 

I was so busy knitting and talking that I didn't stop long enough to taste today's treat, sourdough coffee cake. Don't worry! Barbara let me take a couple for my after dinner snack. But I understand it was delicious! Why am I not surprised?!?!

There's a light flurry of snow falling now so I think I won't wait until after dinner. A cup of hot tea and a piece of this cake sounds like it will hit the spot until Ron comes home with takeout tonight. Wonder what he'll bring. 

Have a great week and keep those needles clicking!

We all made hats!

 The frigid temps kept a few of the Chicks at home but they said they would knit and think of us. I don't blame them for not wanting to expose themselves to the cold. We reached a high of 16 degrees and it feels like 11 degrees! 

I'll start today with some FOs. I made a quick project for myself using a strand of merino wool and a strand of mohair to knit the Sophie Scarf. It was a test to see if I like the two yarns together and I do! So I'll make another for donation.

Margaret completed those convertible fingerless mitts which she thought would run out of yarn before they were finished but as you can see, she had more than enough and even has some scraps left over.

Tina added a chemo cap in a very soft gray.

I finished a Norwegian Gnome hat. It was based on a traditional pattern which I modified to make a folded brim. I used Plymouth Encore in worsted weight with a size 7 needle.

Barbara B made one also using a cloud soft sock weight that has a little sparkle to it.

She also finished a Ribbons of Hope chemo cap.

 

Now for the WIPs. I've started the Crosscut Beanie by Benjamin Matthews. As soon as I saw he was the designer, I grabbed the pattern. It doesn't look like much yet so stay tuned for next week when I hope to have it finished.

Nancy used a pretty pink bamboo yarn to make a chemo cap called...

Truffle. It has an easy pretend cable stitch that makes up the delicate lacy look. And it's a freebie on Ravelry.

Maureen's hat is called Odessa. It calls for bead work but she has opted to leave out the beads to make it more comfortable to wear. 

Tina started the Grace Gardens Cap designed by Shelby Nichols, another talented hat designer.

Tina chose this softly marled yarn in hopes the cables will show up nicely.

Barbara B is also at the very beginning of her Photographer Hat. It's a cute slouchy hat that is non gender specific. It takes less than 200 yards of worsted weight yarn and is a good mindless project for tv knitting.

She brought BROOKIES!!! These combo cookie/brownies were chocolaty delicious! 

{{{{Shhh...Don't tell anyone but I had two!!!}}}}

I almost forgot to show you the adorable vehicles blanket Maureen made for a baby gift. She said it needed a thorough blocking to highlight the design. Great job Maureen!

Now I need to get back to my knitting so stay warm and keep those needles clicking!