Fairisle Hat II

 

I finished the hat on Monday night. I thoroughly enjoyed this knit and I still have more than enough left over wool to make a third, well maybe. For now I've tucked the left overs in the closet for another day. I'm pleased with the way this hat turned out.  Here is the first one I knit that my son adopted in 2014.

My notes were quite thin for the first one, they were lacking many details but I designed the hat using a book (don't know which one) of charted patterns. The cast on was 144 stitches so the stitch designs were either a 6 stitch repeat or an eight stitch repeat. I just randomly chose which two colors would be in each section.

This hat was intended for me but I think my husband might want it....so at least we live in the same household and can share wearing it. (not at the same time of course!)

Ravelry notes

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Comments

  1. JuliannMarch 24, 2021 at 8:52 AM

    I am knitting another pair of socks and working on a sweater - while I try to convince myself that I don’t need to start another project! I love the color work on the brim of your hat. Pretty colors.

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  2. BonnyMarch 24, 2021 at 9:02 AM

    Your hat is lovely, and I like how it's similar but not the same as your son's. I'm finishing up a pair of socks, and I just bought yarn for another pair of very bright socks.

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  3. stephMarch 24, 2021 at 9:37 AM

    wonderful hat!!!!! Love the colors....and the design is perfect for them.

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  4. LeftycrafterMarch 24, 2021 at 10:25 AM

    The hat is great. Love the colors you chose to use. Just finished a lapghan and dishcloth. Started another sock yesterday as a traveling project. I am dog sitting this week so needed something portable.

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  5. MarthaMarch 24, 2021 at 10:33 AM

    It turned out fantastic Karen. I like that you can share wear it. :)

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  6. VeraMarch 24, 2021 at 2:20 PM

    Oh gosh I love that hat! So pretty and colorful. Nice that it is your own design too. I'm sorking on socks (of course).

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  7. MarthaMarch 24, 2021 at 3:56 PM

    Looks great! I am still knitting the pale green shawl/scarf, but my son took one of the knitting needles and used it as a sword and now I can't find it.

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  8. affectioknitMarch 24, 2021 at 7:34 PM

    Hi Karen,
    Your hat turned out super cute...I love those colours together...it looks super comfy too...
    ~Have a lovely day!

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  9. JaneMarch 24, 2021 at 8:35 PM

    That hat is beautiful. I love the purple crown. Let's see. I am cruising down the corner of the Scrappy Habitation Throw and knitting on some mitts. I have two shawls on the needles and I'm dreaming about some new projects which shall remain in my head for awhile. Too many WIPS means isn't fun for me.

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  10. AsKatKnitsMarch 25, 2021 at 8:07 AM

    Beautiful hat! I love the colors together! I hope you are getting some of this amazing weather we've been having on the west side of the state! :)

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  11. Kat RiddellMarch 25, 2021 at 11:49 AM

    This is so cute! I love the colors you used!

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  12. MeredithMarch 28, 2021 at 11:11 AM

    Your hat is brilliant! I can't do Fair Isle, although when I retire I would like to give it a go. My brain is way to busy right now. Stay safe.

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  13. StefanieApril 5, 2021 at 10:39 PM

    I ❤️ how you're on a stranded knitting roll.

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