It’s A Knitting Hat Frenzy!

It’s true. While the DTS was on outreach, what did I do? Knit hats! You see, I got this great idea. The students were on outreach near the equator where it was hot, but they were coming back to South Africa, where winter is fast approaching. So what did that mean? They needed a little something to keep them warm!

I had so much fun picking patterns and colors that seemed just right for each person. And because I actually thought of it soon after they left for outreach, I had about 6 weeks to make 9 hats. In case you want to check out the free patterns I found, here they are!

Left, a red Pastaza Skull Cap and right, a Cabled Hat (my first try at cabling!)

Left, a Ribbed Hat and right, a Stashy Hat (absolutely love this one!)

Left, a purple Odessa, and right, an orange Felicity.

Left, another chunky knit beanie and right, a seed stitch hat by Lion Brand using a patterned yarn.

And finally (drum roll, please) a pink Butterfly Hat!

I went early to our debriefing destination and put their hats on their beds. I was so happy to see they liked them and wore them for the cold 2 days we were in Sabie!