February Hatathon

A standard hatathon is completed by finishing 26 hats in one month. This year, I'm going crazy, and I'm attempting a double hatathon. That's right, I'm planning to finish 52 hats this month.

February Hatathon

Hatathon season has come around once more. Previously it has been later in the year, and the objective was to make 26 hats in one month. This year, things have changed a little, and it's finish 28 hats in February. 

Rather than having 28 posts of hats, I plan to edit this one blog entry with all of my hatathon hats.

Let the hats begin!

Candy Stripes
Started: 1st February 2019
Finished: 2nd February 2019

Pink Norwegian Sweet Baby Cap

Started: 1st February 2019

Finished: 2nd February 2019

Blue Diamonds 

Started: 2nd February 2019

Finished: 3rd February 2019

Purple Fair Isle
Started: 3rd February 2019
Finished: 3rd February 2019

Pink Flowers
Started: 3rd February 2019
Finished: 4th February 2019

Blue and Pink Stripes
Started: 4th February 2019
Finished: 4th February 2019

October Craftings

Baby Hat
Started: 1st October 2017
Finished: 1st October 2017
Status: Finished

Baby Hat
Started: 1st October 2017
Finished: 1st October 2017
Status: Finished

Baby Rainbow Hat
Started: 2nd October 2017
Finished: 2nd October 2017
Status: Finished

Baby Rainbow Hat
Started: 2nd October 2017
Finished: 4th October 2017
Status: Finished

Hatathon Hats
Started: 15th September 2017
Finished: 9th October 2017
Status: Finished

Child's Socks
Started: 7th October 2017
Finished: 9th October 2017
Status: Finished

Birthday Cake
Started: 13th October 2017
Finished: 13th October 2017
Status: Eaten!

Youth's Socks
Started: 10th October 2017
Finished: 17th October 2017
Status: Finished

Youth's Socks
Started: 17th October 2017
Status: WIP


Autumnal Candles
Started: 18th October 2017
Finished: 18th October 2017
Status: Finished

Works in Progress
Chequered Baby Blanket
Started: 8th September 2017
Status: WIP

Muppet Quilt
Started: 2nd September 2017
Status: WIP

Hats and Socks!

The hat-a-thon has been completed. Twenty six hats have been made. All of the yarn came from stash, which I am very pleased by.

I had a weird notion of making something for myself. The project was picked out, the yarn was selected. And then, I realised I didn't have the correct needles! So many needles, but not the right size for this particular project. Amazon have been most helpful; the right needles have been ordered.

In the meantime, I shall make some socks. These socks are going to a refugee camp in Dunkirk, France. 

Newborn Hat

Company:  King Cole

Yarn: Merino Blend Prints DK 

Composition: Wool

Colour:  Dordogne 647

Pattern: Newborn Hat

Size: Newborn
Needles: 4mm

Amount used:  27g

Started:  19th September 2017

Finished: 19th September 2017

Using 4mm needles, cast on 64sts. Join.

Work 10 rounds in 2 x 2 rib. Then 30 rounds in stocking stitch.

Shape the crown

1. (K6, k2 tog) repeat 8 times

2. K

3. (K5, k2 tog) repeat 8 times

4. K

5. (K4, k2 tog) repeat 8 times

6. K

7. (K3, k2 tog) repeat 8 times

8. K

9. (K2, k2 tog) repeat 8 times

10. K

11. (K1, k2 tog) repeat 8 times

12. K

13. (K2 tog)

Work an I-cord of 14 rounds with the remaining 8sts. 

Cut yarn, leaving a long ‘tail’ to use to draw through 8 stitches, pull up tightly. Fasten off and tie a knot in the cord.

Stripes Ahoy!

Company:  Patons

Yarn: Fairytale Colour 4 Me DK

Composition: Wool

Colour:  Turquoise

Company:  King Cole

Yarn: Merino Blend DK

Composition: Wool

Colour:  Cream

Pattern: as below

Size: Newborn
Needles: 4mm

Amount used:  27g

Started:  18th September 2017

Finished: 18th September 2017

Using a 4mm needle, cast on 64sts. Join.

Work 10 rounds of 2x2 rib, then 20 rounds of stocking stitch.

Crown shaping:

1. (K4, k2tog) 5 times, k5, (k4, k2tog) 4 times, k5

2. K

3. (K3, k2tog) 10(11) times

4. K

5. (K2, k2tog) 10(11) times

6. K

7. (K1, k2tog) 10(11) times

8. K

9. (K, k2tog) 10(11) times

10. K

11. k2tog  10(11) times

12. K

13. K2tog 5 times, K1

Make a 14 row I-cord using the 6sts. Break off the yarn, leaving enough to fasten off the stitches. Weave in the ends.

Notes: 

I used the turquoise for the ribbing. In the stocking stitch the colours were alternated until the turquoise ran out, and I continued in white.

Two Hats of the Hatathon

The first two hats have been made, using the pattern Baby Hats. I've worked both hats in blue and white. The ribbing in blue. The design is worked by knitting two rounds in white. The third round is alternating stitches in blue and white. Rounds four and five are also in white. Then it flips, and this five round design is worked in blue with white flecks. The design is maintained through the crown decreases.

Company:  Patons

Yarn: Fairytale Colour 4 Me DK

Composition: Wool

Colour:  Turquoise

Company:  King Cole

Yarn: Merino Blend DK

Composition: Wool

Colour:  Cream

Pattern: Baby Hats

Size: Newborn
Needles: 4mm

Amount used:  22g for the smaller hat and 30g for the larger one

Started:  16th September 2017

Finished: 17th September 2017

Baby Hats

Cast on 60(66)sts using a 4mm needle. Join.

Work 10(14) rounds in 1x1 rib. Then continue in stocking stitch for 15(20) round.

Crown shaping:

1. (K4, k2tog) 10(11) times

2. K

3. (K3, k2tog) 10(11) times

4. K

5. (K2, k2tog) 10(11) times

6. K

7. (K1, k2tog) 10(11) times

8. K

9. (K, k2tog) 10(11) times

10. K

11. k2tog  10(11) times

12. K

13. K2tog, 5 times. For the larger size, K2tog 5 times, K1

Either break the yarn, leaving enough to thread through the stitches and close the top of the hat, or make a 10 row I-cord using the 5(6)sts. Weave in the ends.

The Hat-a-thon has been completed!

The stash that was overwhelming me has been reduced.  Twenty six hats have been made!  

Behold, a photograph of 25 hats. 

The 26th one has already been sent to it's recipient.  (This is now the recipient.)  It has been given to a friend who works at the airport and de-ices planes. It is cold work. He asked me for a baklava to keep him warm. I explained that as I’m gluten-free, I don’t make baklava. He explained “I can’t say balaclava, so I’m asking for a baklava.” I hope he won’t be too disappointed when he gets a balaclava.

It is very warm, and looks perfect for robbing a bank. It might also be good for wearing at the airport on cold shifts. But I worry that there are strands of my hair knitted into the balaclava. He gets up to some crazy stuff.  Just in case, can you all be my character witnesses?

37 Projects completed - I'm now at 70% of my 52 in 52 challenge.

The second hat of the Hat-a-thon

And behold, the second hat of the Hat-a-thon.  It is a garter stitch, sideways hat with short row shaping.

And the Hat-a-thon has started!

In January, I was confronted by the size of my stash. It was overwhelming. I decided that something needed to be done about it.  And the Hat-a-thon Challenge was born.  A group of us are having a marathon of hat making in February.

A full marathon is 26 hats.  Others will be taking part in the half marathon, and there is a third group are taking part in the ‘relay.  

My hats will be going to a local charity called ‘Southern Befrienders’. Elderly people can ask to be paired up with volunteers who pop in to visit them, normally about once a week. Last Christmas, the elderly people all received gifts from the organisation. Many received hand knitted and crocheted items, things like hats, socks, gloves etc. They were greatly appreciated.

This is my first hat of the hat-a-thon, and my  12th project of the year.

 

I forgot to add my 11th project.  It is a needle holder for my circs.  Effectively it is a garter stitch scarf with a point, and D ring at one end, and a pocket for a needle sizer and measuring tape at the other end.  That is project 11.