So I learned to knit with both hands a while ago but I had not really tried Fair Isle knitting, so I decided that a simple 2 strand pattern would be my first foray into color work. I have to say it was really interesting to try it and the knitting seemed more fun and more intricate. I used the new Woolspun yarn from Lion Brand and it knits up quick and it feels nice as you're knitting.
The yarn palette and the hat.
I also used a really cool Bernat pom pom that I bought last year, a local Wal-Mart was having this crazy clearance sale and they were $1.97 each, needless to say I bought all the ones they had! :) I really liked this pattern, it was really well written and easy to follow, a perfect beginner pattern for color work. It's called the Ice Cream Hat and you can find it here on a neat blog called Alaska Knit Nat and it was originally inspired by this pattern. I decided to try mine with warmer colors since the winter is coming and the Midwest always delivers sub-zero weather.
The end result.
I can't wait to give this to someone as this is part of my holiday knitting, I decided to knit up a matching scarf using simple 2x2 ribbing and it will give me an excuse to use some of my favorite straight needles.
Scarf work in progress.
Until the next time when I'll be going over the September Paper Pumpkin, happy crafting!