Steel Snow {Knitting}

Knitting a beanie hat in May may sound crazy, but looking outside right now (pictures from yesterday) and I may get to wear this little knit earlier than expected... I went through my wardrobe and I am not sure what to keep and what not to keep! Should I start knitting cardigans and jumpers? At least Baby MiH is getting full use of his cardigan. Who am I to complain, it is a knitter's weather! 

Back to the beanie, this is my second entry to knit '12 hats in one year' challenge - you can join here. 

This (free) pattern has been in my library for a long time now - and this challenge pushes me to actually go through my patterns, and knit them - I know crazy stuff! The colour is all Made in Home - I explained my first dying experiment here, including the white specks. I grew to love them in the end!

 Pattern: Houzuki Hat (free on Ravelry)

Yarn: Merino Silk DK - hand dyed

Needle size: 3.5 mm and 4mm 
Size: I followed the comments on Ravelry about the fact that the hat 
was a bit big - and I did 7 repeats rather than 8. 
It is very snug - but I think it was the right move for my head. 
Result: A great pattern, well written. It is quite easy to remember it - and makes it a perfect car project. I love the ribbing (knitting through the back loop) and the back. 
Next time I may make the decreases of the flowers 
on the side rather than in the middle - to avoid 
the 'stitching' effect in the middle of the flower. 

OK, better start thinking of my next beanie hat entry then!

Also you may have noticed my white T-shirt... More on this on Friday!