Scrap Hat!

[kittyboo]

Hi there,

 

I've been trying to be a bit more environmentally aware with my crafting recently and one of the ways I've been doing this is to make myself use up every last little bit of yarn. This hat is one of the ways I've done this....

 

 

 

I made it using an assortment of yarns leftover from previous projects - as these were of varying weights, I worked some of the rows holding 2 or 3 strands together. In case anyone is curious as to which yarns they are….

 

From top to bottom:

 

Cascade Pastaza in Mauve Heather 075 (this is a really beautiful blend of llama and wool).

 

Cascade 220 in Cerise held together with Crystal Palace Kid Merino in Berry (a laceweight yarn).

 

Debbie Bliss Cotton Cashmere in Purple held with Crystal Palace Kid Merino again plus 1 strand of Sirdar Snuggly DK in Ballerina

 

Cascade 220 again.

 

Cascade Pastaza again.

 

I didn’t really follow a pattern - just made it up as I went along and kept trying it on my head to check it fitted. I’m pleased with the end result though - a really quick and easy way to use up scraps - plus it’s the first thing I’ve made for myself in a long, long time!

[unicorn37757]

looks great & a great way to use up that yarn:clap

[cupcake]

Hey that looks good, but gee you look cold..

[crochetbycharlene]

cute!

[misssmaggie]

Cute hat !!! Thanks for sharing !!!

 

Merry Christmas !!!

[kittyboo]

Thanks everyone!

 

Cupcake - yes it was cold, very, very cold!

[classic crochet]

You and your hat are very pretty!!!

[Selune]

It looks great!

[cher49]

very nice

[sunflowermom1972]

Awesome!!

[crochet4ever]

Looks nice. How did you start your hat? How did you do the first 3 or 4 rows or so?

[crochet4ever]

I forgot to ask What size hook did you use and did you chain between the double crochets?

[JoBug]

Your har is amazing, and your soooooooooooo cute!!!!

[kittyboo]

Thanks everyone.

 

Crochet4ever - I used a 6.00mm hook and no, no chains between the dcs. I started the hat with a magic loop (is that what it's called?) and made my first dcs into that then tightened it and slip stitched into the first stitch. Hope that makes sense!