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Slovak Olympic Inspired Hat

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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” →

Latvian Olympic Inspired Hat

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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.

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Japanese Olympic Inspired Hat

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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.

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Olympic Inspired Knitting Projects

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Yes, I know the Olympics are over, but I have been developing this post for a while and am finally ready to share it with you.

While the world was watching the opening ceremony and discussing the joining of the North Korea and South Korea teams, the half-dressed flag bearer from Tonga, or the drone light display, I was drooling over the different hats worn by various countries in the parade of nations.

This has inspired me to develop a series of hats inspired by those worn at the 2018 Olympic Opening Ceremony.  This week, I will be highlighting three countries – Japan, Latvia and Slovakia.

Don’t worry there will be more countries added later this year, but my needles are currently full of baby hats for a local charity.

Happy Knitting!

Basic Bulky Hat

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Each year I knit a few hats to donate to a local AHG event. The hats are used as door prizes at a weekend retreat for Pioneers and Patriots.  Early in the fall when I found this bulky yarn in the clearance bin, I knew I needed it.  (Lion Brand Hometown USA Tweeds in Sioux City Tweed).

I found a super easy hat by Shaina Billow on Ravelry (here). It features a simple 1×1 rib border and a stockinette stitch body.  The pattern is written to be knit flat and seamed, or in the round (I choose to work in the round). It also features two sizes, I opted for the smaller one since teenage girls often have smaller heads.

When a cold front hit the weekend of the retreat, the warm hats were a hit. The tweed yarn turned a pattern into a hat with character.

Happy Knitting.