I mentioned last week that I was working on a set of baby hats that are going to be donated to a local crisis pregnancy center. Even though the weather is getting warmer (at least in my part of the world), I hope they will be enjoyed by a precious little one when fall arrives in a few months. Continue reading “You’re the Apple of My Eye”
After one of my amazing Patriots built a scale model of the planets, I was motivated to finish the Space Exploration badge with my unit.
While I do create many of my own activities, sometimes there is no need to re-invent the wheel. Thanks to the internet, someone did the work for me.
Today I bring you the last hat in my Olympic Inspired Hat series – Slovakia
I have to admit I really did not know much about Slovakia before this. It is a small country, but full of castles, and caves. Located in the center of Europe, it is bordered by Austria, Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic and Ukraine.
Before I began knitting up this hat, my husband claimed it for himself. Being that he has a large head, both figuratively and literally, my hat has a slouchy appearance. He also does not like pompoms on his hats, but a bright burgundy one would add a femine touch and more closely imitate the Olympic hat. The pattern is knitted in the round 4 times. Continue reading “Slovak Olympic Inspired Hat”
Here is the second hat in my Olympic Hat Series.
While the Japanese were dressed in neon orange, the Latvian team was much more subtle with long-white parkas. But, their hat was absolutely stunning and is what inspired this entire series. I have simplified the complex design, into an easy knit.
This classic beanie style hat would also work in a variety of different color options. It is worked in the round from the brim up.
To download the pattern, Continue reading “Latvian Olympic Inspired Hat”
Yesterday I promised a set of new knitting patterns inspired by the Olympic Opening Ceremonies. Here is the first hat is the series.
The Japanese entered the arena sporting neon orange snowsuits, but the hat is what caught my eye. It is a simple navy blue hat with a decorative edge. I did omit the large circle on the side (I assume representing the rising sun) and focused on the hat brim.
This classic beanie style hat would also work in a variety of different color options. It is worked in the round from the brim up.
To download the pattern, Continue reading “Japanese Olympic Inspired Hat”
