This week I decided it was time to face my fears and make a
Fair Isle patterned hat. Since it was my first real attempt, I decided to go with something simple with only 2 alternating colours. Although I'm sure I could have easily found a pattern for a fair isle baby hat, I decided to design this one myself. I started by charting the pattern
It took a little longer than planned, I probably spent one whole evening just charting it all out, but I didn't want to chance just winging it.
The next challenge was keeping even tension on 2 strands the whole time:
So far so good! In the next picture you can see the pattern starting to evolve:
Just prior to casting off:
Once all that was done, I really ought to have
blocked it, but I really hate blocking and it fit Henry ok the size it was. I don't really mind the wrinkles it has all that much.
And now what you've all been waiting for, Henry in his hat!
Such a serious little man! Hard to believe he's not quite 4 months yet, he looks so grown up here!
I must say, Fair Isle was a lot less difficult than I expected. In light of my new skills, I am now also making
Fiddlehead Mittens which are turning out awesome so far! I'll include a picture of the finished product next week.
Hope you all enjoyed! As always, new hat next week!
G.
