I turned to this hat because I was making a boring-to-knit cowl and needed something to get my knitting mojo back. The idea was to knit 4 rows on the cowl and then spend the rest of my knitting time (for that day) on the hat. Of course once I started in on the hat, I had no desire to go back to the cowl, so I haven’t touched it since.
This is the Skinner Hat by Melissa LaBarre, knit up in a new yarn line that we’ll be adding in to the shop soon. (Still under wraps, but I love the yarn.) It’s a 50/50 merino/silk and knit up beautifully. The hat is long so that it slouches in the back when you wear it. (Or if you have Rapunzel braids, I would imagine you could tuck them all up in there and keep them warm and dry.)
Guess who else likes merino/silk blends? Zoe had a good time checking it out.
“Mine?”
I thought I’d celebrate Thanksgiving week by giving away a few things in the blog this week. It seemed fitting to share some extra prizes with all of you, since YOU are at the top of The Loopy Ewe Gratitude List this year. Today’s giveaway – 5 of you will win a copy of this pattern, just because I liked it so much and want to share it with you. If you’d like to be in the running, leave a comment below. We’ll announce the winners on Wednesday’s blog (where we’ll then have another giveaway to share with you.)
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Glad it’s not just my cats that try to eat my knitting!
Love this hat pattern! Thank you for sharing!
Glad it’s not just my cats that try to eat my knitting – she ie very cute though!
Love making hats!!!! They are second only to socks.
Love this pattern! It would be perfect for my winter swap buddy!
Zoe is adorable!
Have a woderful Thanksgiving! Love the hat…that’s my project of choice lately.
Love this pattern!!
Pick me, pick me! Had shoulder surgery last week and need a new project to look forward too. This is gorgeous!
Perfect hat pattern for my 16 yr. old niece in VT. This is the only style of hat she wears. Would be great Christmas gift for her.
LOVE this hat! It’s calling my name!!
I love Melissa’s hats–I’ve already knit 2 of her designs multiple times and this one is another winner!
Yeah for getting project on a roll! Now you can have a present done off of your knitting list. Love the color!
Nothing like a hat to find one’s knitting mojo! I am the same way– hats are the best instant gratification project and make me happy!
I’m knitting hats right now and love this pattern. The slouchy lace is beautiful. I’ll be looking forward to the yarn when it’s up in the shop.
Happy Thanksgiving!
I love slouch hats. They are really the only kind of stocking cap that looks good on me.
I must show my Zoe a pic of your Zoe. My Zoe is my daughter. Cute hat too.
I think Zoe has excellent taste! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
yummy yarn – waiting to see what other colors there are!
It’s always fun to win things!
I love hats! I’m just getting ready to cast one on using some Malabrigo Rios from an earlier Loopy order.
Love the hat, and can’t wait for you to unveil the yarn. I had a skein of Julie spins (I think that’s right) in a beautiful silk merino and I loved it. Have a wonderful holiday!
is it wrong to try it “on” the kitty ?!
xo
Love the hat! Happy Thanksgiving, have a great one in your new home.
That’s an awfully pretty blue. It’ll look nice when the snow flies!
I’ve lost my knitting mojo too….maybe this hat will be just the thing to bring it back! (:
Awesome hat!
It looks like just the pattern for my Studio June starstruck skeins.
Would love to win a copy of this pattern. My 20-yr old granddaughter has requested a slouch hat, and this pattern would be perfect for her.
Love that hat. Love that cat!
Nice hat. Today I want something solid given all the rain we are having. Yet this one is perfect on our drier days or in the house when I am being chilly despite an adequate thermostat setting.
I love the hat and the yarn is beautiful.
I would love to win that pattern.
I too could use something new to knit. That hat is such a great color. Have a Happy Thanksgiving in your new home.
Nice hat! Can’t wait to hear about the new yarn.
It’s pretty. I could see my late, great kitty, Molly, doing the same thing.
Count me in for a chance!
Very cute hat, and I am always looking for patterns in fingering weight so I can stash dive!
merino/silk – yummy, beautiful colour. Kitty has great taste!. that hat would be a great knit on the go project!
Love the hat, and I can’t wait to hear more about the yarn. Sounds luscious! And obviously, it meets with the cat’s approval!
i have enough braids to tuck into a slouch hat, but will need a pattern.
Really enjoy your signature ending line of words run together, often tempted to read that first!
Love that hat and the cat!
A pattern for me! Just the thing to get me inspired to finish the Christmas knitting!
Very pretty hat! Love the color of the yarn, too!
I am grateful Brian survived his heart attack last night. We called 911 very quickly and that helped to limit the damage to his heart. Angioplasty successful, stent inserted, awesome husband love of my life comes home tomorrow.
PSA – per the paramedic – if you THINK you’re having a heart attack, call 911. If you wait too long to see if it ‘will go away’ that means more heart muscle damage and more complications.
Can’t wait to hear what the new merino/silk yarn is that you used for this cool hat. I love those slouchy hats…it’s a great look.
Zoe has good taste in yarn! Hope she’s doing well with your recent move!
Ellen
The hat is very cute! I hope you have a happy Thanksgiving! (How many other projects will be completed as a cowl avoidance technique, asked she who has been known to frog (gasp!) a project if it’s just not working!)
What a cute hat!! I’ve been looking for quick patterns for gifts and that is one I would definitely make.
Lovely hat and cat!