It was pretty darned exciting to see my hat in the Fall 2015 issue of Vogue Knitting! They call it #05 Seamless Cap. I used Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino for its combination of great stitch definition and softness. The pattern was part of a gorgeous spread showcasing the color teal; the yarn color we used is Kingfisher. I love anything teal, so the color choice delighted me no end. [caption id="attachment_5537" align="alignleft" width="366"] Vogue Knitting Fall 2015 photographed by Rose Callahan [/caption] On rare occasions, a design seems to just flow right off my pencil onto the sketch pad, and from there into the yarn. This was one of those. I adapted the sweet little flower buds from a Japanese stitch dictionary. Half the fun was trying to figure out how to construct them, since the instructions are in Japanese! I like the way the flowers are framed by cables. I think incorporating the cables into the ribbing was a nice touch. [caption id="attachment_5538" align="alignleft" width="370"] Vogue Knitting Fall 2015 photographed by Rose Callahan [/caption] If you make the hat, which I hope you do, please note that there is an important correction to the chart, as follows: CHART CORRECTION The ‘k1, yo, k1 in same st’ symbol should read: ‘k1, yo, k1 in same st, turn, p3, turn, k3’. A corrected chart can be downloaded from the Vogue errata page . I've had a few inquiries about gauge for this pattern; here are some detailed gauge notes that may help: Gauge Note : Below is a gauge for stockinette for reference. I highly recommend making a gauge swatch in pattern. Gauges for cables can vary, as different knitters use different tensions when cabling. To make a swatch in the round, cast on 40 sts. Loosely carrying the yarn around to back of the work for working the swatch in the round, work 2 repeats of the chart, starting with Round 3 and ending on Round 27 or more. The strands across the back of the work should be loose enough that the swatch can be measured flat. Two pattern repeats, a total of 40 sts, should measure approximately 4.5”. 36 st and 37 rnds = 4”/10 cm in pattern, worked in the round using larger needle 24 sts/34 rows= 4”/ 10 cm in stockinette, worked flat using larger needle - I want to thank everyone at Vogue Knitting for including my pattern, and especially photographer Rose Callahan for making it look so good! - Resources: Vogue Knitting Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino comes in 64 colors!

I love getting to be on hand for photo shoots of my designs. I do have a tendency to fret like a mother hen, and I'm fortunate to work with people who have patience! We were soooooo lucky to use the fantastic Old Edna Townsite for Saturday's session. Set in the Edna Valley Wine country, just south of San Luis Obispo, it's a collection of historic buildings lovingly restored by "The Mayor" of the town, Pattea Torrence. For out-of-towners there is a beautiful, restored farmhouse and adorably cozy cottage available to rent as part of a "farmstay" vacation. Wouldn't it be fun to hang out in 2 acres of an old town? My hat is off to Pattea for having the vision and considerable talent to create such a unique and character-filled place. Not every rooster gets his own toy dump trucks to play with Thank you, Pattea, for your kindness! - Colleen Rosenthal shot our lovely model Ali Peters, wearing some accessories that I'll be publishing soon. Cassandra Evangelho kept us all organized and the outfits styled to a tee! I'm grateful to be part of a talented team who work well together and spend most of the time laughing. - Resources: Old Edna Suite Edna Farmhouse Vacation Rental Colleen Rosenthal Photography Cassandra Evangelho, stylist and co-owner of Evaneal

Do you have my Reversible Scarves book, and wish that you had accessories to match the scarves? The new year will bring new designs that will do just that. I will be releasing mitten, hat and/or sock designs that will go with the lovely scarves you're making. The accessories will not be reversible (after all, who needs reversible socks, right?) but will complement the reversible scarves. Here's a sneak peek: Anybody want to guess which scarf pattern these mittens and hat go with? - Photography by Gale Zucker

Hats Archives - AudKnits

Stranded Knitting Practice: The Freyja Hat

I'm practicing my stranding. Why? Sheer, shameless jealousy. My good friend (She Who Will Remain Nameless) strands like the wind. When [...]

By AudKnits|2018-04-05T15:49:19-04:00April 2nd, 2018|Hats, Projects, Techniques|2 Comments

Vogue Knitting Hat: Now Individual Pattern. Yay!

My Seamless Cap design, originally published in the Fall 2015 issue of Vogue Knitting, is now available as an individual pattern. [...]

By AudKnits|2018-03-01T21:52:30-05:00March 2nd, 2018|Favorite Things, Hats, Patterns|1 Comment

First Project of 2017

First Project of 2017

I almost got it done in time for Christmas....instead it has turned into my first completed project of 2017. This [...]

By AudKnits|2018-01-19T20:58:17-05:00January 4th, 2017|Design Process, Hats, Patterns, Projects|0 Comments

Vogue Knitting Hat

It was pretty darned exciting to see my hat in the Fall 2015 issue of Vogue Knitting! They call it [...]

By AudKnits|2018-01-19T19:57:27-05:00September 3rd, 2015|Hats, Patterns, Projects|1 Comment

“Mixer” Accessories Are Up

An enthusiastic fan of my book Reversible Scarves: Curing the Wrong Side Blues asked whether I could design some mittens [...]

By AudKnits|2018-01-19T19:59:05-05:00January 30th, 2015|Book, Design Process, Gloves & Mittens, Hats, Patterns, Scarf|0 Comments

Old Edna Photo Shoot

I love getting to be on hand for photo shoots of my designs. I do have a tendency to fret [...]

By AudKnits|2018-01-19T19:59:20-05:00January 26th, 2015|Design Process, Gloves & Mittens, Hats, Patterns, Projects, Scarf|1 Comment

Matchy-Matchy

Do you have my Reversible Scarves book, and wish that you had accessories to match the scarves? The new year will [...]

By AudKnits|2018-01-19T19:59:29-05:00January 6th, 2015|Book, Design Process, Gloves & Mittens, Hats, Projects|1 Comment

Itty Bitty Hat for Baby

I loved making this baby hat from the very popular Poppy pattern, designed by Justine Turner and kindly offered for free on Ravelry. [...]

By AudKnits|2018-01-19T20:04:02-05:00January 22nd, 2013|Hats, Projects|1 Comment

Knit Picks IDP: Page Turner Throw

I've been snuggling up under my Page Turner Throw as the evenings turn cool. I think (and I admit I'm totally biased, [...]

By AudKnits|2018-01-19T20:04:20-05:00October 25th, 2012|Afghans, Blankets & Throws, Design Process, Hats, Patterns, Projects|2 Comments

Two New Patterns for Fall

My newest patterns explore texture. --------------------------------------------- Featuring twisted stitches and winding cables, Emmalina provides plenty of variety to keep the knitting interesting. [...]

By AudKnits|2018-01-19T20:04:53-05:00September 24th, 2012|Afghans, Blankets & Throws, Design Process, Hats, Patterns, Projects|3 Comments