I'm really pleased with how this little hat turned out. I'm holding the yarn double as it's @blackeryarns Tamar 4ply and I really like the marled effect you get when you combine the colours. I now have an urge to carry on and see how many hats I can squeeze out of these 3 skeins of 4ply yarn. #knittersofinstagram #knitstagram #knitlove #knitlife #handknits #handmadewardrobe #slowfashion #knitadddict #britishwool #wovember2017 #simplethingsmadebeautiful #simplepleasures #tricot #selbstgestrickt #igknitters #handgefarbtewolle #knitting_lovers_of_insta #knitting_inspiration #ilovetoknit #i_loveknitting

I sort to be mildly obsessed with hat knitting at the moment. There is the slight problem though that for speed I want to knit worsted (or heavier) weight hats but most of my stash is made up of 4ply. I've hit on the cunning ruse of holding 2 stands doubled though to make a fairly heavy worsted weight and I'm now on a mission to see how many hats I can extract from these 3 skeins of Tamar from @blackeryarns I'll let you know how I get on. #knittersofinstagram #igknitters #knitstagram #instaknit #instatricot #wovember #yarnlove #knitadddict #hatsforhumans #winterknitting #handmadewardrobe #thesemoments #simplethingsmadebeautiful #simplepleasures #i_loveknitting #knitlove #knitlife #hatknitting #knittedhat #britishwool #blackeryarns #greylove #tamaryarn

Possibly my favourite thing about knitting socks is that when they are done they're done. Just a few ends to weave in, a quick block and then they are ready to wrap and give as a gift. And I have a shiny, empty pair of needles just waiting for my next project. But as the lovely Jasmine and Gigi of the @knitmoregirls say needles get cold when they are empty so I'd better cast on something new to keep them warm. #operationsockdrawer #winteriscoming #seekinspirecreate #thesemomentsofmine #thesemoments #seeksimplicity #calmversation #knitstagram #igknitters #knitadddict #sockknittting #idratherbesockknitting #i_loveknitting #tricot #stricken #stripysocks #sockyarn #stillswithstories #slowlife #pursuehappy #simplepleasures #alifeofintention #myeverydaymagic #hygge #finddailyhygge

How was your weekend? This was mostly my view. I found myself seduced by this fabulous skein of plump DK Merino from @countessablaze and a great new book on my Kindle. I'm reading the "Into the Wilderness" series by Sara Donati and is proving to be compelling reading. The yarn came from the recent subscription box from the Countesses Classic Society and I knew immediately it would make a fabulous Honey Cowl. It turned out to be one of those knits that you just can't put down. And so I find myself in the happy position (this cold and dark October morning) of having a new cowl to snuggle into. It may be cold and dark but we have coffee - and knitwear! Monday do your worst. #knittersofinstagram #knitstagram #knitlove #knitlove #yarnlove #theclassicssociety #countessablaze #yarnporn #igknitters #knittersoftheworld #tricot #knitadddict #handmadewardrobe #simplethingsmadebeautiful #simplepleasures #autumnishere #kindle #makersofinstagram #momentsofmine #weekendknitting

How amazing is this photo by Emma @eldenwood_craft She is knitting my #worththefussshawl in a beautiful grey yarn from @yantantetherayarns and I love the way it matches her super project bag too. I don't mind a bit of colour every now and again but give me the choice and grey wins every time. Grey for the win! #greylove #allthegreys #knitstagram #knitlove #knitlife #igknitters #knittersofinstagram #instaknit #shawlknitting #knitadddict #louisetilbrookdesigns #designersofinstagram #ravelrydesigners #ravelry #i_loveknitting #tricot #tricoter #stricken #garterstitch #simplethingsmadebeautiful #thesemoments #simplepleasures #slowlife

I hereby entitle this photo #festivefaffing. I've no idea if that's even a proper hashtag but it definitely feels as though it ought to be. Today has been lost to hours of driving, sitting in traffic jams and stress but I'm pleased that just for a few minutes I got to play with my knitting this morning. I could of course have used the time productively to swap the cowl onto a longer cable (it's pretty scrunched up on that one as you can see) but that wouldn't have been nearly so much fun 😀 #knittersofinstgram #igknitters #winterknits #winterknitting #honeycowl #knitstagram #knitlove #knitlife #knitadddict #gloomandbloom #seekinspirecreate #seekmoments #momentslikethese #simplethingsmadebeautiful #simplepleasures #stillswithstories #calmversation #pursuehappy #hygge #i_loveknitting #winteriscoming #ofquietmoments #nothingisordinary

Rootling through my yarn stash in search of something to knit a hat with I came to the dramatic conclusion that I need more yarn! Specifically I need DK weight or heavier. This is the sum total of my "heavier weight" yarn that isn't allocated to a sweater project. I might have to double up some 4ply instead or I could celebrate the start of #wovember2017 and go yarn shopping. Over on my blog yesterday I launched my #hatsforhumans KAL. Born from a discussion around the pointlessness of making hats for little bottles (Innocent smoothie bottles) I'm encouraging everyone to knit a hat for a human this month. If you fancy joining in do tag me and let me know (and use the hashtag too) so I can see what you are up to. #wovember #knittersofinstagram #instaknit #knitlove #knitlife #craftlife #handmadewardrobe #knitwithlove #i_loveknitting #knitadddict #simplepleasures #simplethingsmadebeautiful #yarnlove #britishwool #thesimplethings #thesemomentsofmine #teaandknitting #pukkatea #thefibrecompany #greylove

Whichever way you look at it, there's a heck of a lot of grey to knit through on this Gradient Band Cowl before I get to the pretty colours. It's a nice relaxing knit though and this singles yarn looks fabulous in garter stitch. Good choice @little__greygirl #knittersofinstagram #knitstagram #knitlove #knitlife #instaknit #instatricot #yarnlove #allthegreys #gradientbandcowl #tricot #knitadddict #garterstitch #handmadewardrobe #slowfashion #simplepleasures #simplethingsmadebeautiful #thesimplethings #momentsofmine #indiedesigner #indiedyer