The Sidewinder Beanie by Aspen Leaf Knits is a beautiful hat knit in Bulky or Super Bulky yarn. I used Chill by Sugar Bush Yarns in the colourway Borealis Sky. This is a Super Bulky yarn in 100% merino wool. Borealis Sky is a variegated colourway that includes purples, corals, and light pinks. Normally I […]
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Knit Caswell Bay Hat by Fiona Alice
I knit the Caswell Bay Hat by Fiona Alice for myself. To knit the hat, I used 3.5 mm needles for the main part of the hat. To make it more form-fitting, I used 2.5 mm needles for the twisted rib brim. I cast on this hat during the Thanksgiving long weekend, and I just […]
Knit Bayside Beanie and Free Pattern by Stacey McCrea Warner
One of our friends had a baby at the beginning of October, and so I decided to knit him a hat! I chose to knit the Bayside Beanie by Stacey McCrea Warner, since it’s so cute with its top knot! This is a free pattern that comes in Baby and Toddler sizes. It’s quick to knit, […]
DIY: Knit Fidra Hat by Gudrun Johnston
I first saw the Fidra Hat when I visited EweKnit, one of our local yarn shops in Toronto. It was a knit sample just sitting on a table full of yarn, and it caught my eye. I loved the lace design that was simple but striking, and in a bulky weight yarn no less! Often […]
DIY: Knit Constellate Hat by Hunter Hammersen
Hunter Hammersen is one of our favourite knitwear designers. We follow her on Instagram and Tomiko already knit her free cowl pattern, the Consilience Cowl. When she published Firmament: Stellar Stitches for Your Next Adventure in August 2018, I bought a hard copy. I loved the beautiful and unusual stitches that she used to make […]