The Quincy Hat (ravlink) by Jared Flood (brooklyntweed). The first time I saw the pattern for this, I knew I had to knit it. It doesn’t matter that I don’t wear hats. The construction of this is so clever, I just have to do it.
It starts with a rectangle of garter stitch, twisted to make a moebius strip. Mmmm, garter stitch. Cool moebius! There’s some kitchener right there, but if I don’t feel like it, I’ll do a three needle bind off. We’ll see. Stitches are picked up to make the crown. There’s i-cord. What’s not to like?
The yarn for the hat is pretty luxe stuff. It’s Classic Elite Ariosa, 90% extrafine merino, 10% cashmere, bulky weight. An extravagance for a hat I’ll never wear, but it will be soooooo nice to knit with, and it would make a wonderful gift, too.
I’m doing this hat as a knitalong with my knit night buds. The fun starts tonight. Or sooner, if I can’t resist it. Yeah, maybe sooner.
12 responses so far ↓
Tami // October 29, 2009 at 12:17 pm |
Who knows? This may just be the hat that changes you into a ‘hat person’.
I haven’t found a hat that is me yet, I think though with knitting that doesn’t involve acrylic or scratchy wools, I may. I’m thinking some kind of tam – like Jared’s Beaumont.
Have fun with your KAL!
morewithles // October 29, 2009 at 1:14 pm |
OMG — I *just* today took advantage of an online free shipping coupon and ordered the new Brooklyn Tweed book with this pattern in it!!! Can’t wait to see how yours turns out.
Susan // October 29, 2009 at 5:49 pm |
It’s such an adorable hat, I’m sure you’ll be converted in no time.
irishgirlieknits // October 29, 2009 at 6:13 pm |
I love that hat pattern too!! That is going to be gorgeous!
Lorajean // October 29, 2009 at 6:16 pm |
I’m excited to hear about the progress from tonight!
Emilee // October 29, 2009 at 7:22 pm |
Ooh, that will be lovely!
Heather / "Arctic Knitter" // October 29, 2009 at 8:44 pm |
I thought the same thing when I first saw this hat. Have fun – the yarn looks yummy!
Peaceful Knitter // October 30, 2009 at 4:08 am |
I’ve seen one of these in person; it is lovely and very interesting to look at!
Jane // October 30, 2009 at 9:43 am |
It looks great as does the yarn!
Jeanne // November 1, 2009 at 3:53 am |
Great choice for a project – looking forward to seeing how you do with it – and the yarn is gorgeous!
Smariek // November 12, 2009 at 11:37 pm |
Oh I don’t know, that yarn looks so nice, you’ll try the hat on after you’re done, and then decide you’ll want to keep it for yourself and actually wear it!
beth graer // November 19, 2009 at 2:14 pm |
Could someone please explain how to join the twist using kitchener stitch / I-cord?? I love the look but can only make the 3 needle bind off to look rather good, but not perfect like his hat!
I understand the kitchener but it won’t work???
Thanks soooo much Beth