We named this hat after the bustling, oceanside city of Osaka. The Seigaiha wave crest pattern is a traditional geometric motif that represents good luck. ‘Seigaiha’ means ‘blue sea and waves.’ The Osaka Hat pattern works best in a two colours of fingering-weight yarn in differing hues and values. Here, I used an azure blue […]
Clothing and Style
Free Sock Knitting Patterns
I’ve created a roundup of some beautiful free sock knitting patterns. It’s almost December, so knitting socks would be great for holiday gifts. If these tempt you, you can always browse the massive archive of free patterns on Ravelry to find more free sock knitting patterns. Many of these patterns are by established designers, so […]
Knit Binic Pullover and Free Pattern by Solenn Couix-Loarer
I knit the Binic pullover by Solenn Couix-Loarer for my own baby! All the other baby things I’ve been knitting for the same reason, such as the Remi Cardigan, the Oliver Sweater, and one of the two Doe Caps. This is a toddler sweater meant for kids aged 18-24 months. I used just over one and […]
DIY: Knit Lichtenberg Hat Pattern by Kiku Corner
We named this hat after our German Oma’s village of Lichtenberg. It was such a small village, it didn’t even have a bar! We used to spend our summers at our Oma’s house, and this is where we were able to indulge in our crafty endeavours. Our Oma was a master tailor and prolific sock-knitter; […]
DIY: Knit Ravine Hat by Woolly Wormhead
I’ve been admiring the Ravine Hat by Woolly Wormhead since before I could knit! I love the 1920s cloche style and thought it would look great in a solid or tonal dyed yarn. The textured, overlapping band adds visual interest. You can wear the hat with the overlap front-and-centre to look like a turban, or […]