Tag Archives: Craft Hope

Bucket Hat

Posted on November 14, 2014 by

This hat is one of two hats that I test knitted for Stana’s Critters. It features a wide brim and would be the perfect hat for a cool spring. It keeps the sun out of your eyes, while keeping your … Continue reading →

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Blue Bell Hat

Posted on November 13, 2014 by

Recently I had the chance to test knit two hats for Stana’s Critters. This first hat is my favorite. It resembles a flower. Each petal is knit separately, then joined to form the base of the hat.  It used a … Continue reading →

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A bear named Boo Boo

Posted on November 12, 2014 by

When given the opportunity to test knit for Stana’s – Critters again I jumped at the chance. This cute bear is part of a collection that she is working on that should be released the first part of 2015. My … Continue reading →

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New word for today – Balaclava

Posted on November 11, 2014 by

Today I learned a new word – Balaclava. Webster defines it as “a warm hat that covers the head, neck, and most of the face”. In my world we call it a ski cap. When I found this free pattern … Continue reading →

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Chains

Posted on November 10, 2014 by

While the box of items for Craft Hope has left the house. I still have several items to share with you.  Today’s project is the Circle Chain Hat by Megan Poteete – Johnson. I found this pattern on Ravelry. So … Continue reading →

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More hats

Posted on November 7, 2014 by

Ready for another hat? This is hat number eleven and twelve that will be send to an orphanage in Kenya as part of my contribution to Craft Hope.

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Quick Ribs

Posted on November 4, 2014 by

The hat series for the orphans in Kenya continues. Today’s installment is another free hat pattern I found on Ravelry. The pattern for the Quick Ribs Hat can be found here.

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