Tag: hat

  • A Smattering of Hand Knit Hats

    A Smattering of Hand Knit Hats

    These three hand knit hats were my own design based off the Houzuki Hat (previously posted here).  I used half a skein each of Intrepid Tulips wool/silk DK in Dark Orchid, a beautiful, rich purple,  Dulce de Leche, a creamy caramel, and Apricot Tart, a lovely peach.  I really love hats that have a band of…

  • Houzuki

    Houzuki

    All of Sarah’s yarns are fantastic, but my favorite base is the wool/silk dk–a 85% Polwarth wool and 15% Tussah silk blend that is squishy and soft with a slight sheen to it.  It has excellent stitch definition and takes dye beautifully.  The best part is the gorgeous colorways Sarah creates with this yarn–usually tonal, but she has a few…