If you have a precious skein of fingering weight yarn, just waiting for the perfect project, this week’s free 12 Weeks of Gifting pattern is for you! Check out the ever popular Garter Ridge Hat!
This simple hat features garter stitch in the round, which creates a stretchy fabric that fit a wide range of head sizes. It can be made in a short beanie style or with a longer body for a super slouch – great for last minute gifts. Everyone could use a hat to wear in chilly weather!
I have made several of these hats over the years – in fact I made the sample in the images above in my favorite yarn Hawthorne Kettle! They knit up super quick and are a great project for a weekend of marathoning your favorite TV show. I wear mine all the time- it keeps my head warm but it’s light enough to wear all the time (like when I have bad hair day!). It also squishes down where I can just throw it my coat pocket when I’m on the go.
This pattern really looks great in any fingering weight yarn – from solid to tonal to handpaints! I’ve personally made versions in Stroll Handpainted (those stockinette lines break up any color pooling), Hawthorne (Multi, Speckle and Kettle), Preciosa Fingering and even a very special version in Capretta! It’s a great way to play with a new yarn – I’m already planning a version in our newest yarn, Chroma Twist. I can’t wait to knit up a colorful and unique version in a crazy colorway like Ferris Wheel!
Make sure you download your copy today – it’ll only be free for one week! And check back next to see what our next freebie will be!
Handy Links!
Garter Ridge Hat – free until Nov 21, 2016
Hawthorne Kettle Dye Yarn
Stroll Hand Painted Sock Yarn
