Well this is a first. Never had a design not even make it to the blog (other than the sidebar) until it was finished before.

Coveting a cozy, slouchy style hat but not finding one that fit what I wanted, an idea took shape (more like took over). I had this entirely written up in the rough a couple months ago but all my actual knitting time was still devoted to deadline projects. Once I was free to start I was so eager to see it completed I knit like a fiend. Now I just want to wear it everywhere; I'm so in love with my new hat! This really was an enjoyable knit too. While I was working along I'd actually find myself thinking "This is fun!" Awwh... quick, entertaining, interesting without being too boring or too complicated, and a wearable FO- can we really ask any more from a project?



The simple eyelet Shetland lace pattern is very easy to work. I don't care for bunchy gathered style tops so the lace gradually decreases in pattern. Crown decreases in the pattern are provided as both written and charted instructions. I also included my new favorite invisible/tubular cast on in the round. With a little waste yarn and no new special techniques to learn it's the easiest I've found.

And now a glut of photos since I suck at picking.







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Pattern: Aveline Slouchy Hat
Gauge: 18 sts and 23 rows = 4" in St st.
Sizes: Adult
Needle size: US Size 8 (5mm): 16" circular and double pointed needles, US Size 5 (3.75mm): double pointed needles
Yarn: Cascade 220 (100% Wool; 220yds/201m per 100g/3.5 oz. skein) Color: #8509 Gray; 1 skein (approx. 150 yds)
Skill level: Advanced Beginner (Tubular CO, simple lace)
Price: $3.75
Format: PDF instant download pattern