This week I have been working on this adorable pumpkin hat. It is based on the Punkin Head pattern by Tara Thomsen.
I did not pay any attention to if there were specific gauge requirements or number of pattern repeats. I did a gauge swatch with a couple of different size needles and decided to go with a size 10 needle which gave me a gauge of 14.5 stitches to 4 inches. My 3 year old has a rather large 22 inch head and the pattern calls for a 10 stitch repeat so I cast on 80 stitches. So far I have made modifications to the rolled brim, by knitting it in straight stockinette, then adding a purl ridge before moving into the ribbing pattern.
This is Red Heart With Love yarn in Mango. I will also be using some Red Heart Soft in Guacamole for the stem and leaf.
I have had this project planned for almost a year now and just didn't have the motivation to cast it on. Then I found out that The Knit Girllls Podcast is hosting a Halloween Knit-A-Long for September and October. It couldn't be more perfect timing so I cast on and away I went. This one should be finished later today or early tomorrow, so check back Friday to see the finished object!
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