DAHLIA

DAHLIA is the 'worked-in-the-round' counterpart to DAHLIA On 2. The ideal way to knit a hat is in the round, as there is no sewing when your knitting is done, and no seam to worry about when putting your hat on.  This design still uses the floral inspired crown to show off how 2-togethers and slip, slips can  play off each other to create unique shaping details.  And, just like with DAHLIA On 2, part of the coziness of this hat comes from the  generous slouch, which captures a nice, warm pocket of air.  When knit with a yarn made of baby llama, you still have one deliciously toasty accessory!

Interested in knitting this project?  Here is some helpful information.

SIZE:  Average Ladies [51cm-56cm (20-22")] --

NOTE:  The generous size range in one hat is the result of the extra long ribbed band, which will confidently hold this hat on a smaller head as easily as it will on a larger head.

GAUGE:  18 sts/24 rows = 4" in Stocking Stitch on 5mm (8US) needles

MATERIALS:  2 skeins of Miski by Mirasol

                          1 pair 4.5mm (7US) -
                             40cm (16 inch) circ. needle

                          1 pair 5mm (8US)  -
                             40cm (16 inch) circ.needle

                          1 set 5mm (8US) dpn

Mirasol's Miski has long been a favorite yarn for me.  The drape of baby llama is the perfect compliment to this design.  A yarn with alpaca would work equally well.  Although a wool or blend could be used for this project as well, please note that it will effect the drape of the hat's slouch.

Knitting & Knitting

I love knitting.  I truly do.  There are times though, unfortunately, in my line of work that I don't always enjoy it.  Take custom knitting.  Those of us who do this type of knitting, which I occasionally do to help out my boss at the LYS I work at, sometimes get ourselves into projects that are not very fun.  The most recent one being a very large, specially designed Cowachin sweater.  It will be very satisfying to complete it, but in the meantime my hands and wrists are killing me.  The really sad part is that not only do I have very little time left over, but also no energy to work on my own project, which I am loving.  It is a beautiful lace and cables cardi by Kim Hargreaves.  I'll have to post later with a photo.

DAHLIA On 2

This cozy hat was developed for the Knitting for Beginners class I teach. I wanted a project that used both  knit and purl (which the students had learned at the beginning of the class), and teach them a variety of shaping techniques.  The floral inspired crown shows off how 2-togethers and slip, slips can play off each other to create unique shaping details.  Part of the coziness comes from the  generous slouch, which captures a nice, warm pocket of air.  Add to that a yarn made of baby llama, which is several times warmer than wool, and you have one deliciously toasty accessory!  

Interested in knitting this project?  Here is some helpful information.

SIZE:  Average Ladies [51cm-56cm (20-22")] --

NOTE:  The generous size range in one hat is the result of the extra long ribbed band, which will confidently hold this hat on a smaller head as easily as it will on a larger head.

GAUGE:  18 sts/24 rows = 4" in Stocking Stitch on 5mm (8US) needles

MATERIALS:  2 skeins of Miski by Mirasol

                          1 pair 4.5mm (7US) needles

                          1 pair 5mm (8US) needles

                          tapestry needle

Mirasol's Miski has long been a favorite yarn for me.  The drape of baby llama is the perfect compliment to this design.  A yarn with alpaca would work equally well.  Although a wool or blend could be used for this project as well, please note that it will effect the drape of the hat's slouch.

Welcome to The Tangled Yarn

Today I am launching my website The Tangled Yarn.  I'm so excited to finally have a place to connect with the huge community of creative people beyond my own city and LYS.  And, I'm looking forward to sharing my thoughts, inspirations, patterns,...  This website is still under construction, but I will be working hard to get it all together (I'm very fortunate to have a blog-knowledgable friend to help me out).