Seth really liked the hat I had made for the neighbor girl from the left over yarn from his vest. I tried to convince him that a different pattern, color or yarn would be a good idea but he didn’t buy it. The first hat I had made barely fit on his head. Any growth what so ever and it would pop right off. So without consulting, I made the woman’s size. This is basically the same hat with one extra repeat for added length. Had I to do it over again, I would have increased the width by one repeat and only increased the length by 1/2 a repeat. But I’ll leave it as is because this way I can wear it too.
In order to prevent confusion over who’s hat is who’s on play dates I crudely embroidered his initials on the inside. In green, of course.
Pattern – Hermione’s Cable & Eyelet Hat by JL Yarnworks
Ravelry – here
I’ve heard him, no less than 3 times in the last 2 days, exclaim how much he loves his hat. So nice to be appreciated. If only he felt that way about some of the bigger projects I’ve made him, like that vest. I had a hooded vest planned for him but maybe I should stick to smaller projects for now.
it’s a great hat, and looks a little complicated for me, but maybe some day!
yes, stick with the little projects. they do tend to be more appreciated than the bigger ones, for some strange reason!
That’s a handsome young man and he’ll grow into that 1/2 repeat in no time.
Yes, it’s lovely to be appreciated.
god he’s cute anna!! but i already knew that. you’ve been a busy gift-maker! good for you, it looks like a great hat!
I love this pattern. and it looks so cute on him:)