The last of the wooly hats... I think

Oooo-er, what happened to my blog? Why has a Halloween post from some time last Autumn just re-appeared in May? What on earth have I managed to do? Oh well, as we are now feeling autumnal it only seems right that I mention another wooly make - Ashlee Prisbrey's bobble bearded beanie. Oh my!

So much fun! These were made in anticipation of cold weather this winter which we didn't really have. Not this sort of cold. Patch's was made first and then Mr R decided he must have one too. Made so long ago in fact that I don't have a clue which size I made. I think I went for the age appropriate and the hats are slightly shallow. Maybe I realised this and then added a few extra rows on to Mr R's? I seem to remember this happening. All wool from the basket as this was an attempt to use some of the oddments up. Patch has a lovely soft Debbie Bliss aran for his hat with I think a rowan aran mustard-ish colour, and Mr R's hat is mainly made from Debbie bliss Donegal Luxury tweed aran in terracotta and charcoal, originally purchased for a Christmas scarf for my Dad from a few years ago. The beards are an unknown bargain chunky wool purchased for the mane and tail of a horse costume made for the Christmas school play when P was in Reception. So about time they were all used up!

So if you have any wool to use up or are anticipating a cold spell do make one of these. Or one for every family member.  Love them.