Hat season

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Kate Davies Designs
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Clearly it is hat season in this house, as I appear to be unable to stop churning out Epistropheids. Tom requested one, and chose the yarn – Rowan Felted Tweed in Phantom and Clay.

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Both these shades feature pleasing sky-blue tweedy flecks, and speak to each other rather nicely. Tom wanted a predominantly brown hat so I reversed the chart colourway from dark to light. I was at first concerned that the Felted Tweed feels slightly less plump at this gauge than the TOFT dk I’d used for my original, but it knit up evenly, and the fabric bloomed really nicely after blocking. It has made a lovely hat.

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When I’d finished, Tom whipped up a giant pompom with the leftover yarn.

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So now we both have matching heids. Do we look insanely his and hers? WHO CARES.

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Hope you are all enjoying the season! I have to say that it feels rather nice to slow down a little . . . which for me seems to involve less time sitting at the computer, and more time sitting in front of old films knitting like mad!

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53 responses to “Hat season”

  1. Claudia Avatar
    Claudia

    I think this has convinced me to unravel the sweater that I’d knit in Felted Tweed but never quite fit, looked, or felt right (I’ve been waiting for our love to grow for awhile now and think, perhaps, it’s time to let it go). I think the Felted Tweed will be happier out and about in the world atop my head.

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  2. Debbie Avatar
    Debbie

    One very excited Christmas girl! I received your Yokes book for Christmas (I had put it on my list!), and with great delight opened a present from a family member to find it ready, and waiting for me to read. I read it overnight, and have chosen two patterns thus far to knit. I have decided to take your advice, and just knit something because I like it rather than the usual tirade of “I don’t think this neck line will suit me” so thank you for a lovely book, it will be very much treasured.

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  3. Rita Avatar
    Rita

    Merry Christmas! Lovely hats for lovely people. You all make my heart warm. Thank you for the nice company, inspiration and beauty during 2014.

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  4. Peggy Avatar
    Peggy

    A very merry Christmas to you! It’s been such a joy to read your blog this year. Thank you thank you for such a wonderful gift. All the best to you and Tom and, of course, to Bruce. You all are In my thoughts and prayers for a happy and healthy new year!

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  5. Claire Avatar
    Claire

    Looking great, Bruce definitely needs a hat as well. Happy Christmas to you all.

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  6. Lori Avatar
    Lori

    Thank you for sharing your amazing talents and for the speedy publication of this fabulous hat pattern! Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year!

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  7. Mary Choberka Avatar
    Mary Choberka

    What color will Bruce’s be? Have a wonderful holiday season.

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  8. Kathy in Michigan USA Avatar
    Kathy in Michigan USA

    Merry Christmas! Here’s to a New Year of much knitting inspiration.

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  9. helenknits Avatar
    helenknits

    Love both hats! Very best wishes to you,Tom & Bruce for Christmas and the New Year!

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  10. Genevieve Avatar
    Genevieve

    Merry Christmas, Kate! I hope you and yours have a lovely, calm holiday. I am glad to see Epistropheid knit in the reverse colorway. I have bought your pattern, and I think I will do the same, using some Green and White White Gum Wool from Tasmania.

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  11. Den Avatar
    Den

    What a lovely hat. Rowan Felted Tweed is such a gorgeous yarn! :)

    Merry Christmas!

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  12. Lynn Jones (@lynnj1759) Avatar
    Lynn Jones (@lynnj1759)

    Brilliant! I have Pom pom envy and there is alpaca plying on my bobbins as we speak – this will be my knitting for the holidays! Wishing you all a wonderful and Happy Christmas – enjoy.

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  13. Liisa Avatar
    Liisa

    Merry Christmas, Kate…and thank you for a year full of very interesting posts!
    I wish you a wonderful 2015.
    Hugs and kisses. LUISA

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  14. catdownunder Avatar
    catdownunder

    Merry Christmas – we don’t need woolly hats right now in Downunder but they look lovely!

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  15. liz7evans Avatar
    liz7evans

    love! he looks like a pixie….x

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  16. Elizabeth McCarten Avatar
    Elizabeth McCarten

    Amazed that you are able to get anything with a pompon onto a male family member. Mine are far too inhibited to allow for such frivolity. The two of you look great, and I hope you both (and Bruce) have a very happy and restful Xmas.

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  17. Tracy Avatar
    Tracy

    Your hats are matchy matchy and darling. They’re different enough color-wise that I think you’ve avoided the his and hers trap. If I saw you on the street, I would think “oh, how sweet they look in their coordinating hats” not “oh, dear God, why do they match?” Merry Christmas!

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  18. Sharron Avatar
    Sharron

    How cute, never thought I’d see a Selfie picture on your blog.

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  19. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Yay for knitting and movie watching! I think that you and Tom look splendid together, but laughed at the “his and hers” comment. When my partner and I do this, I call it the “lesbian twins” look. I hope that you all have a lovely, quiet…and warm…Christmas. (Oh, and I think that Bruce wants someone to throw a ball, or continue the walk. I don’t think that he is asking for knitwear, as his coat is lovely all on its own.)

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  20. georgievinsun Avatar
    georgievinsun

    You both look lovely in your matchy hats. Happy Christmas!

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  21. Pamknits Avatar
    Pamknits

    Epistrophound for Bruce

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  22. Ann Avatar
    Ann

    Perhaps Bruce needs a pompom for his collar to complete the family photo.

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  23. nobutterfly Avatar
    nobutterfly

    Love this hats, who cares you are matchy-matchy?

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  24. Anita J Avatar
    Anita J

    Love the selfie with Bruce in the background and both of you in your hats

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  25. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    Totes adorbz.

    No, really.

    Have a great Christmas.

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  26. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    My oh my, what a duo you make! Amazing what a colour change will do and YES a hat for Bruce (to drag around probably) haha

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  27. Marie Avatar
    Marie

    Tom’s hat is very dapper indeed, Kate! Warmest wishes to you both for the festive season.

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  28. gronoway Avatar
    gronoway

    You look adorable, is how you look!

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  29. Mouse Avatar
    Mouse

    Lovely! I so enjoy your blog and instagram. Love all your ‘nature girl’ photos and LOVE Bruce!

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  30. rjmaloney Avatar
    rjmaloney

    Love it! Happy christmas.

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  31. Gretchen (aka stashdragon) Avatar
    Gretchen (aka stashdragon)

    Excellent hats to keep you both warm on winter walks. Best wishes for Christmas and a happy 2015!

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  32. Ann Avatar
    Ann

    I agree that Bruce would look very elegant in something with a pompom. Wishing you a very merry Christmas.

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  33. bloepper Avatar
    bloepper

    what lovely blue eyes!

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  34. Ann Avatar
    Ann

    Not too his & hers-y at all — just looking cozy. Except poor Bruce. Maybe a knitted kerchief? Merry Christmas to all!

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  35. dreamvoyageur1 Avatar
    dreamvoyageur1

    Lovely!

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  36. sab Avatar
    sab

    lovely hats! bruce seems to want one too…
    wish you, tomand bruce a very merry christmas, kate!!

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  37. Sue Williams Avatar
    Sue Williams

    You look great in your wonderful hats! Have a lovely, restful holiday.

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  38. kristieinbc Avatar
    kristieinbc

    Your hats are fabulous, Kate! I’m very impressed that Tom made the pompom. Merry Christmas to you, Tom, and Bruce!

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  39. Deborah Avatar
    Deborah

    PS–I love Bruce’s photo bomb.

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  40. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

    Merry Christmas to you both! I love the hats such a great design. I agree on the slowing down during the Holidays as this is my goal as well. Step off that fast track and enjoy all the simple things that life has to offer!

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  41. Deborah Avatar
    Deborah

    The colors are nice together and the giant pompom is the perfect touch.

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  42. Sally Avatar
    Sally

    If not a hat (after all we are a dog) perhaps a pompom accent for Bruce’s collar….

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  43. Brian Crowson Avatar
    Brian Crowson

    Tom’s sweater . . . what’s that yarn (and the pattern)? I love it!

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  44. Helene Magnusson Avatar
    Helene Magnusson

    You two look perfect! Loves

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  45. cindy keyes Avatar
    cindy keyes

    I love all your designs and reading your blog. I love love love your pictures. Sending you, Tom, and bruce health and happiness and sucess in the new year.

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  46. ChrisH Avatar
    ChrisH

    Please make this up as a doggy coat from Bruce – he lookes left out, and I’m sure he would love a pom-pom :)
    Merry Christmas and best wishes for the new year to you all.

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    1. Saoirsé Avatar
      Saoirsé

      I thought the same about a coat for Bruce.

      However, being a ‘proper’ dog I’m sure he doesn’t really want one at all – and in my experience it would need to be in dark colours because of the mud issue and considering how often they need to be washed you’d need about three of them! My dog Sorca didn’t want to wear the ones I knitted her in great tweeds – but she did love sleeping on them!

      Looking at the picture, I don’t think he is miffed at his lack of hat – I think he is impatient to get on with his walk and follow those smells that are calling and are just SO enticing. Way to go Bruce!

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  47. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    I second what Julie said: Bruce looks quite left out.

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  48. Dixie Myers Avatar
    Dixie Myers

    Oh, dear, Kate…….I notice poor Bruce in the background looking very….well, hatless. You must come up with an appropriate head cover for our precious Bruce.
    And, I think with your matching blue eyes, you and Tom look perfect!
    Happy Knitting for the Fun of it! A head can never have too many hats!

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  49. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    Someone in that last photo needs a hat!! Poor Bruce!

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    1. Tagati Avatar
      Tagati

      Ditto. Bruce looks woebegone in the picture!

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  50. Leisa Avatar
    Leisa

    Merry Christmas, Kate, Tom, and Bruce!
    Your hats look lovely!

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  51. RatiganKnits Avatar
    RatiganKnits

    Fantastic! Perhaps my husband will have a Epistropheids for his Birthday in February. Wishing you, Tom, and Bruce a Merry Christmas.

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