I've been knitting……
We're headed to cool Alaskan summer weather in a few weeks and new hats are in order 🙂
First up is the super cute Stature hat I found over at Petite Purls. Knit with Brown Sheep cotton fleece yarn.
My big two kids are going on a solo adventure…. no parents…. no family…. to a Fine Arts Camp. TWO weeks without their mom, whatever will they do??
Yes, I know, they'll have an amazing time. And while honestly it really kills me a little to know I won't see the end of camp performance…. I am so happy that they get to enjoy this amazing opportunity.
But, they certainly needed hand knits to keep their heads warm…. to look cool…. and to take a little piece of mama love with them…. (okay maybe that last one was what I needed)
The Eldest's seed stitch hat from Luxury Yarn One Skein Wonders knit up in a superwash merino yarn he picked out from the Net Loft. (Cascade Yarns)
A funky bulky beret for my artsy girl. It's a tam/beret sort of hat. Super quick and easy and my girl has been twisting her hair up into a bun and tucking it under that hat and looking far to grown up…. this one was knit up with two strands of Pure Wool Giotto uruguay single ply. (pattern here) My changes can be found in my Ravelry notes.
And right now I'd better get moving….. there's a huuuuuuuuge list of "to-do's" staring at me to get ready for our weekend road trip camping extravaganza. An eight hour drive to Texas to go to the Kerville Folk Festival. The Indigo girls are playing, along with a ton of other super talented folks that I can't wait to listen to. Four full days of sun and music and food….. yeah-hoo!!
See you next week!
Sweetbrier Farms Journal 
I love Indigo Girls! Sigh….takes me back to very happy moments in college. So excited for you. Envious of Alaska as that is where my best friend lives (although she is here right now, very pregnant, so I can’t complain) and excited for your kids’ camp!
Nicola
ps. CUTE CUTE CUTE hats! Is knitting new to you?
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Oh yeah the Indigo Girls. That sounds fantastic. I’m loving these hats. Seriously. It is so hot and sticky today. How’s the weather by you? Take care.
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Way Cool! Love them. Nice job.
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Lovely hats! and Alaska! Wow! We went there in before kids…so fun…and good thing you knitted those hats, it’s not warm.
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your hats turned out so cute! i can’t decide which i like most!!! for myself, i guess i’d go for the beret as well. : )
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Stephinie,
Your hats are wonderful.
You inspire me.
I look forward to seeing under the midnight sun.
Love,
Dotty
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We love them too! ANd let me tell you they are AMAZING live….
PS – knitting isn’t too new…. just takes a backseat to sewing and unfortunately is less utilitarian here in the south…. not a lot of hat wearing days down here 😉
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Yes hot and sticky…. I miss April all ready 🙂 We are looking forward to some cool weather for wearing hats and rain boots!
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Thank you 🙂
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Nope. A balmy 65 if we’re lucky…. but that is paradise compared to 90 degrees and 99% humidity….. phew! Where did you go up there? We’ve lived in Anchorage, Cordova & Sitka. Loved the second two of those 🙂
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Thank you, it was fun to have a “need” for knitting…. I don’t do as much since we’ve moved south and I do miss it……
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Hello Dotty!
Thank you so much. I too am looking forward to the visit….. hope to spend some evenings knitting and creating at The Net Loft! See you soon…..
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Great job! I hope you won’t need to use them up here, but I’m sure you will. Can’t wait!
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W are looking forward to needing hats!!
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