One Hundred Hats

Regular Guy Beanie (#52)

The weather has finally turned a bit warmer, and I'm hopeful that this will be one of the last "it's super cold outside, so I'm taking this photo INSIDE!" shots I'll have to share.

The Regular Guy Beanie turned out to be just that - a regular hat that can be worn by anyone, so long as the color is right. Simple stockinette and only one size meant I had to do almost no thinking - perfect after writing two new hat patterns in as many weeks!

As I was knitting this hat, I kept thinking I should have cast on in a much less dreary color - the combination of dark grey wool and simple stockinette had me almost ready to cry by the time I was on the decreases! The hat pattern, however, is a gem - perfect for those who want a "no fuss, no muss" hat to get them through the winter, and even more perfect to use as a donation hat pattern!

Specs: Regular Guy Beanie (free Ravelry download), by Chuck Wright; made using Patons Wool in dark grey on size 8 bamboo circular needles.

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Vancouver Hat (#51) - and Pattern!

While watching the Winter Olympics in February, I noticed the hats the American commentators were wearing looked hand-knit. Modeled after those hats, this hat is knit with a large ribbed band, stockinette to the unisex decreases, and is turned inside out so the backside of the stockinette stitch is shown when worn.

 

I know I just offered up a free hat on Friday, but I had this one worked out already, and figured it was better to just put it out there than hold onto it for a later date. This way I get to show off hat #51 on time, and you get two free patterns in less than a week!

Materials:

• One set size 8 16” circular needles
• One set size 8 dpns
• One skein Lion Brand Woolease in dark grey
• Darning needle

Sizes: Child large (adult small, adult large) – 16 (20, 24) inches circumference. {Shown in Adult Small}

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This pattern is available for free - download now

Giveaway Winners!

 

Thanks to all of you who submitted comments to one of the three Giveaways last week! Here are the winners:

Giveaway #1 Acorns Hat Pattern:

Kathy said...

Beautiful hat. I think what you're doing is great and inspirational. I'm thinking about knitting my own 100 hats. Keep up the good work!

Giveaway #2 Elise Blaha Gocco Print:

Elizabeth Durand said...

Robyn, I hadn't heard of Krochet Kids Intl before -- thanks!

Giveaway #3 Miller's Hat Pattern:

Kate Greenway said...

I love Kirsten's patterns, they are all so beautiful! I always get so inspired when I browse through her projects and designs. I hope that when you knit this one, you will knit it for yourself as a reward for the awesome work you have done (and will do) on your 100 hats!

Congrats to all the winners! Please e-mail me at rmcdevine{at}gmail{dot}com before this Friday, so I can get your prizes to you!

** Don't forget that you can download the free Omahat pattern in celebration of the 50th Hat.

** Coming this week, three new hats knit for the project, including another new free hat pattern!

Free Pattern - The Oma-hat!

 

Happy Friday, and the last day of the 50th Hat Celebration. I'll announce the winners of the giveaways later today, along with telling you all about the amazing local Omaha Summit I attended yesterday, but I just couldn't wait to share the free Oma-hat pattern with you all!

  

As promised, below you will find the free download of the Oma-hat pattern! More and more I'm convinced I should be giving away the patterns I write - I'm all for pattern writers selling what they create, and as I purchase more patterns, I realize just how much I have to learn. So until I feel like I can rightly charge for hat designs, you'll be seeing more free patterns from me.

Materials for the Oma-hat Pattern:

• one skein Patons Classic Wool in white
• small amount of Patons Classic Wool in a contrasting color (here I've used red)
• size US 8 / 5.00 mm bamboo 16" circular needles
• size US 8 / 5.00 mm bamboo DPNs
• four stitch markers

Download the pattern here - download now - or pick it up on Ravelry, and be sure to show off your finished hats on Ravelry so I can see them!

** Shout out to the amazing people I met yesterday at the YP Summit: @OmahaYP, @SiliconPrairie, @BlackSheepFarms, Heather, Kim, and so many more!

** Double Shout Out to @BlakeMycoskie and @TomsShoes - great talk yesterday, awesome that all the Toms sold out, and although I'm still sad I didn't get to shake your hand and tell you how rockstar you are for all you do, my super-fandom has only increased. Way to inspire Omaha to good works!

Giveaway #3 - Miller's Hat Pattern!

 

Today's giveaway is the fabulous Miller's Hat pattern, thanks to Through The Loops!

This gorgeous hat has been in my queue for some time - I had intended to knit it up right after I finished the 25th hat, and then I got all distracted and have yet to make it. Kristen still loves me {and the project} and has graciously donated a copy of her gorgeous pattern to one lucky commenter.

  

To win a copy of this flawless pattern, simply comment to this post by the end of TODAY. And be sure to check out Kristen's other patterns - each one is more gorgeous than the next!