My Snappy Hat, designed by Corrina Ferguson (pattern can be found for free on Raverly.com) was inspired by the flag of Norway. Back in October my Ravelry group had a Phat Phlag Swap. We swapped yarn in the colors of our countries flag. My partner is from Norway (red, white and blue flag colors same as US) she sent me two malabrigo chunky skeins in azul profundo and burgundy and a white chunky Drops Eskimo skein. For my Snappy Hat I used the Burgundy skein.
This was the first time I would be making a project using cables. I had always been so intimidated by cables. They have always looked so complicated to me. Complex twisted yarns going one way then over and under, my head would spin, Linda Blair style. However, I know I would never learn if I didn’t at least try. So this was the perfect opportunity for me to give them a try. A small project using chunky/bulky yarn.
The cable part of this pattern was surprisingly easy to follow. But it look odd at first. The three stitches on the cable needle (see pic) always looked out of place because they seemed so far off to the right. For this reason, I wish the cable needle was larger because I found those three stitches would get very tight knitting off of the cable needle. You are in fact pulling them in a different direction and thus creating the shape and direction of the cable. A technique I need to pratice more.
This picture is after the three stitches were knitted off of the cable needle, creating the cable twist. It is really something special to see it take form. I found that aspect of this project very satisfying as well as how quickly this knits up. And no one can argue that a fast and quick project is most satisfying and good for the knitting ego.
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