My View: Winter Hats

Winter is coming to an end! Finally! The past few months have been about hibernation and bundling up to go outside. I've been busy knitting warm hats or enjoying putting some vintage ones into rotation. This was a season where need overshadowed fashion, but hopefully we pulled off both! 

Here's a sampling of just a few of the hats from this Winter that were put to the test:

It was a sunny day, but freezing! Here I am sporting my Maple Leaf Turban. This hat is really warm, and with my Mother's brooch I could channel my Canadian ancestry to keep warm!  

 I bought this vintage 1960's fur hat in Memphis last Summer. I always find the best vintage winter wear in warm climates! I love this hat, it's very chic and stylish. I am actually looking forward to wearing this with a late Fall or early Spring ensemble. This hat is very warm but does not cover the ears which is crucial during freezing temps. 

This one I knitted up for my husband with the Peace Fleece I purchased in Maine last Fall. Blue is his color! If you're looking for a simple watch cap or Jacques Cousteau style pattern, this is the one. 

What was your "go to" hat this Winter to keep the chill away?

 All of these photos were first shown on my Instagram feed. If you want to keep the "insta" in Instagram follow me @bobbinbombshell.

My Projects: Maple Leaf Turban and Super Speedy Cabled Cowl

I have finished the Maple Leaf Turban! This is such a great and easy pattern to make!

I also had enough yarn left over to knit up a cabled cowl. This was my first cable project and I am thrilled with how easy it is. 

Quick and easy- and super warm! These look great together as a pair!

The turban is a series of knit and purl rows that are "wound" together in the front. I gathered an extra row of knitting to give it a stronger turban look. 

I had been looking for a place to use my Mother's 1960's Maple Leaf pin. I really love it here! Quite fitting. 

This cowl knitted up super fast, hence the name. It's also super cozy.

My first cables! I didn't realize they would be so easy. I'm ready to tackle another cabled project!

Yarn and pattern information can be found at these links:

Maple Leaf Turban

Super Speedy Cabled Cowl

My Projects: Maple Leaf Turban

I have a new knitting project on the needles!  You may remember the Mid-Week Inspiration last week on Turbans, well let's just say I was inspired to make one of my own. 

I've long been a fan of Diane Serviss' work and her Etsy shop Pixiebell. I bought the digital download of this lovely turban pattern from her shop. Finally, I am trying my hand on one of her patterns!

I am using the super soft Cascade Yarns Magnum in color Koala Bear. This is the first time I have used a super bulky yarn. Needles- size 13.

Here's the start of it! So far so good. I'm going to attach a maple leaf brooch that belonged to my Mother to it. Winter fabulous! 

More information can be found on my Ravelry page.