Jun 29, 2012

Revisiting the Xavier Beanie

Late last year, I designed a stripey hat that looks great on both girls and guys.  It was just around the winter holidays, so I shared it with you all here.  Since then, I've been working to revise my few patterns so that they have not only a common look but are also written out as clearly as possible for a knitter's comfort and enjoyment. (Thanks again, Gail).


I know that for some knitters, hot weather doesn't make one think of knitting hats, but I have to disagree.  Hat knitting is a perfect summer project:  it's portable, light-weight, and usually pretty quick.  And just think, you can easily knit up a few over the summer, and you've got holiday gifts all ready months ahead of time!


So, if at some point this summer, the mood strikes you to knit up a hat for someone on your holiday gift list, the Xavier Beanie is a free, one-skein project to try!  Happy crafty weekend, everyone.
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10 comments:

  1. PumpkinJune 29, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Oh wow, I remember when you first released this great design! You are quite the designer now. I'm seriously thinking about knitting one of these for my brother (once I'm done with the charity hats anyway).

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  2. gift.raumJune 29, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    thanks for the pattern,i want try it!;)

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  3. GailJune 29, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    Your sidebar is going to be so full ;-)

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  4. Lisa-24-7June 29, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    I really like all of your hat patterns, you are so creative with taking something simple and making it pretty!

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  5. Truly MyrtleJune 29, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    Cute squared top. I can see this one looking great on the male Myrtle's :)

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  6. GerryARTJune 29, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Yep! just because it's 102 outside
    there's no reason not to knit up some giftables.

    Thanks for the reminder Evelyn.

    hugs

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  7. Marie/Underground CrafterJune 29, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    I love making hats in the summer, too! This pattern is really cool.

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  8. StefanieJune 29, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Vanilla hats are like vanilla socks! I <3 hats. They're my favorite accessory.

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  9. KimJune 30, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    I think that might end up on my list for my sons' Christmas beanies. Plus, one of my goals is to learn to stripe! Thanks for sharing and thanks for keeping it free. :)
    *smiles*

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  10. NoreenJuly 1, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    I really like the crown decreases. Great pattern!

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