Tree Hugger Icelandic Hat

Pattern: Tree Hugger by Wild Honey Design (PDF Pattern)

Yarn: Alafoss Lopi in Indigo (9959), White (0051), Golden Heather (9964)

Finished: December 2016

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I found this pattern on Etsy after searching for a new winter hat to knit. I knew I wanted to knit something with some colour pattern in it so I searched for Icelandic patterns and found Wild Honey Design. They have loads of really pretty Icelandic patterns and I’d love to try out some others too.

I went with the yarn that was suggested in the pattern and I’m really glad I did because it turned out perfectly. The hat is knit in the round which was new to me. I have knitted a few things on circular needles and four needles but not a hat. I thought the pattern was great and I knitted it in no time at all.

I bought some bobble makers at Yarndale a few years ago and they’re fantastic. Much easier that making your own out of cardboard, and they make a much thicker and neater bobble.

Work in progress

Boxing Day family walk all with our knitted hats. I knitted mine, my dad’s, and my sister’s. Mum knitted her own.