To knit the extraordinary Fortnight hat by Jared Flood of brooklyntweed.net! What a nice surprise to have something fly off the needles at the breakneck speed of a few days after spending so long on the Color Affection Shawl.
This may be the softest hat ever, made from Shady Grove Alpacas Worsted in colorway Cassidy!
I made the version with the "ear flaps" that make the back longer. It is remarkably more comfortable than a hat with actual ear flaps.
As per usual, the fabric grew some after washing and blocking, especially the garter stitch section, and is now super drapey and pliable. Not that it matters with this pattern, since it sits firmly on one's head.
I'll definitely be knitting a few more of this pattern, and Cassidy worsted is my new favorite to work with!
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