The hats I make using the thermal crochet stitch need to be tested frequently as I get toward the end of a project. They seem to be “almost there” forever.

Almost There…and Done!

I’m not sure why I think my head is the perfect circumference and height for a hat model. I guess I just figure if no one wants one of these hats when I’m making it, it better at least fit me.

Each time that I’d try on the hat, I’d think I need four more rounds to make it long enough to cover my ears. I’d do four more rounds and I’d think the exact same thing…it needs four more rounds. I finally finished it this morning in time for a photo shoot.

Three things I love about the thermal stitch beanie:

1. The waffle stitch-like texture is very reminiscent of the thermal underwear fabric:

2. It’s a very warm fabric and has a lot of elasticity.

3. It can be worn brimless or with the bottom rolled up (which I didn’t even consider until someone tried it at the retreat.

My next project will be another one of these hats. Hopefully neon colored on one side and rainbow on the other. Not sure the yarns I’m considering using will be compatible gauge-wise.

Current Crochet Spinning

In addition to finishing the thermal crochet beanie, I also finished the second half of singles on my current spinning project.

I’ve even just started plying and it’s looking good. One of the things I saw at the retreat was a guy who was plying with his lazy-kate across the room. He did this to even out the twist over a longer span of singles before it got plied. I liked this, so I’m keeping my bobbins about 5 feet away from the wheel where I’m plying. We’ll see how it works.