Baa-ble Hat

I bought the Baa-ble Hat pattern by Donna Smith a very long time ago, along with the yarn to knit it with. I'm on a bit of a mission to use up odds and ends as well as get on with things which have been waiting for my attention for far too long, so this hat can finally be crossed off the list.

I'm actually glad that I didn't cast on this hat as soon as I bought the pattern as it's been brought to my attention since that the hat knits up on the large side. Susan B Anderson published some modifications and tips on her blog back in 2015 which can be found by Googling, so I followed those instructions. You do still need the pattern, the modifications just run alongside.

It's years since I've done any colourwork, it's really not my thing, but I thought this hat was cute so I was happy to go with it on this occasion. It's an easy pattern and definitely suitable for anyone attempting colourwork for the first time but as I say, it's a long time since I've done any myself so don't look too closely.

I haven't blocked the hat yet, just like lacework opens out when blocked, colourwork really needs blocking to relax the stitches which then helps them to even out. The pattern calls for a pom pom but I'm not sure yet whether I'll add that or not, I've certainly got enough yarn left over if I decide to go ahead.

I used Drops Nepal, an aran weight yarn, which is 65% wool and 35% alpaca. You need four different colours and I find the Drops range very affordable.

Will I knit more colourwork? Not unless I see something else which really catches my eye. Knitting this hat hasn't increased my enjoyment of colourwork at all. I'm definitely a process knitter, I knit because I enjoy knitting rather than knitting because I want the finished product so enjoying what I'm doing is paramount.