Pattern: Frivol by Debi Tuttle (free pattern) [Ravelry]
Yarn: Rowanspun Aran, 1 skein
Needles: US 8
Notes: How many hats have you seen with a sideways cable? Not too many, right? Sometimes it takes a newbie to see things in a different light, ask why something isn't usually done, and figure out a way to do it. It sounds like Frivol was the result of just that process. Debi Tuttle came up with this hat about four months after she started knitting, and Frivol shows you what a little math and a lot of short rows can do.
The construction is kind of ingenious. The hat is constructed in one piece, knitting the piece around the head and shaping the crown using short rows all the way around. You can see the crown above.
There's a seamed version and a seamless one. I did the seamed version because i was too lazy to use the provisional cast-on used for the seamless. Apparently many knitters have also made this without the bobbles, which I find a little sad. Bobbles are one of my great joys!
The yarn used here is Rowanspun Aran received from Andrea of Knitting by Bicycle in a swap a few months back. If you find some, snap it up, because it has, tragically, been discontinued.
Posted by jess at January 22, 2012 12:30 PM | TrackBackI've had this in my queue for aaaaages! It looks super cute on you.
Posted by: Specs at January 22, 2012 1:01 PMlove the hat and love that color on you!!!
Posted by: carolyn at January 22, 2012 2:02 PMVery cute. Love the cunstruction of this hat. And yes, bobbles all the way. Bobbles, Pom poms, love them so much. Can't leave them out.
Posted by: Aimee at January 22, 2012 2:12 PMWhat a beautiful hat...I wonder if I'd understand the directions though. I'm in awe...=)
Posted by: Maggie Ann at January 22, 2012 5:42 PMI love this hat! Have queued it on Rav. I do love the colour you've used though.
Posted by: Jennie at January 22, 2012 5:55 PMLove the hat--and, excellent point about rookie knitters! I remember being much more creative (and "creative") when I first started knitting and had no idea what to do...
Posted by: Amy at January 22, 2012 8:37 PMWhat a beautiful hat you made! Love the color and the yarn! Very original! Great photos!
Posted by: Maryse at January 22, 2012 10:15 PMI looove this pattern, I've made it twice! Your version is loovely.
Posted by: Katie at January 22, 2012 11:00 PMwhat a gorgeous hat!! I'm so impressed that she designed it 4 months after learning to knit... just amazing.
Posted by: Julie at January 23, 2012 4:02 PMYour new hat looks great!
Posted by: Knittripps at January 23, 2012 7:10 PMGorgeous hat! Gorgeous girl!
Posted by: joy at January 24, 2012 1:25 PMSuch a gorgeous hat! The color is amazing. Just found your blog through tumblr and am glad I did, love it!
Posted by: Izabelle at January 24, 2012 9:06 PMI love this hat, and the yarn is perfect for it!
Posted by: KarenV at January 24, 2012 9:08 PMLove the hat! You did a beautiful job. I'd never seen that pattern before but now it's queued, thanks =)
Posted by: Ivete at January 25, 2012 4:44 PMgorgeous hat!! i am fascinated by the short rows! ingenious!
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