In only a week my sensible hat and mitts are finished!
Yarn: Rowan Pure Wool DK and Rowan Tapestry.
Pattern: Cairn by Ysolda Teague
I made the mitts an extra hexagon longer to counter the “drafty wrists” problem I get when driving in winter. I’m glad I did – I think they’d have been a tiny bit too short without the extra repeat. The hat, on the other hand, could lose a repeat to make it shorter, but I do like the length of it – I’ll be able to pull it down over my ears and forehead when I’m in a howling gale on top of a hill.
This is a very simple and clever pattern and I think there will probably be more Cairns flying off the needles later in the year as presents for people – I’m sure my sister would appreciate a machine washable version once Autumn starts to arrive (she works outdoors).
My goodness that was quick! I love how the tapestry looks against the pale grey – what a fantastic combination! I think my husband would wear this hat, it’s not too girly!
The Tapestry was an inspired choice for this project. It looks great!
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