Yesterday was a sunny day, I had some Cascade 220 lying around, I didn’t want to think too much, and I had a delicious book to listen to, and it all worked out together.
For quite some time I have been eyeing the Sanquhar knitting patterns, which are attractive geometric designs with contrasting colors. I chose the traditional white and black (mine is really a cream and dark charcoal grey). I imagine these designs could be quite stunning in all sorts of colors. From the time I sat down with my needles, to the time I finished this hat, was about 5 hours. I was amazed at how quickly 110 stitches knit up, and how easy it was to memorize the pattern once it was set up. The pattern used for this hat is called the “Duke” pattern, which is very pleasing to the eye.
If you are interested in learning a bit about Sanquhar knitting, you may visit the Future Museum, which has a wonderful collection of different samples of Sanquhar patterned clothing. If you would like to read about making gloves using the pattern used in Winter’s Night, take a look at tata-tatao.
I guess I can focus again. Yesterday I made a hat. And my husband looks great in it!
Ink, Yarn & Beer 
LOVE this one, Naomi!
Help, please … I am making this lovely hat and am ready for the decreasing. Am I supposed to continue to decrease on EACH of the 7 repeats of this round? That is what the directions seem to indicate, but it looks awful and I can’t make the colors line up correctly. Or am I supposed to decrease only on that first round (as per instructions) and then just follow the pattern for the ribbing from then on, with 55 stitches??
My hat is looking gorgeous (will put it on Ravelry when done) and I’m eager to finish it.
Thank you!
Donna
Donna – I’ll have to look at the pattern – will get back to you in a day or two as I’m pulling 12-hour days for the next few. –Naomi