Stella and Porom
After making Ripple in October, and wearing it constantly since then, I knew my first order of business after finishing my Christmas presents was to knit myself another hat. The pattern I chose is Stella, a free download from MadelineTosh. The yarn is Sundara Sock in Cactus Rose, held double and knit with size 6 and 8 needles.
If I had it to do over again, I would probably go down a needle size or two. The pattern was written to be just a little too floppy for my tastes – but not enough that I won’t wear it.
After finishing Stella I realized hats are the perfect project for me right now – they’re quick, easy but fun to knit, and this time of year I can get a lot of mileage out of them. After searching through patterns on Ravelry I decided my next hat would be Porom.
Porom is a BrooklynTweed pattern. It’s knit out of Valley Yarns Northampton in Dark Grey – a color I’ve really grown to love lately. I used size 4 and 6 needles.
When I tried this hat on for the first time my reaction was “Yes! This is so me!” Then I put on my black pea coat and realized, no matter how much I may love other hats I knit, this is THE HAT. We will be seeing quite a lot of each other this winter.
HelloKnitty’s Stella – Ravelry Link
HelloKnitty’s Porom – Ravelry Link
Unless something unexpected happens today, look for another finished project post tomorrow – this time it’s a sweater!
How absolutely perfect are both of these hats! They look beautiful on you!
thank you!
Your Porom is gorgeous! You’ve inspired me – I’m going to make one, too.
I love Porom on you – and I have also made this hat ….twice! I have a “bigger” head but Porom is great. Made mine in Jamieson’s Spindrift and living up here in Quebec, always have one in my bag!
Very cute!
It’s fantastic and it looks great on you. I always pass over grays, and really, I love it too. I’m hoping to knit more with neutrals this year, just to give them a little love.
I have a feeling a dark grey sweater will be one of my projects this year. I like neutral colored clothing, especially black, but there’s something about it that makes me shy away from it in knitwear.
Oh, I adore your Porom. And I adore the pattern itself, but I haven’t worked up the nerve to actually pay money for it yet – my budget mainly goes toward rent and yarn.
Those styles suit you to a T! Very cute hats and great pictures!
xoxooxox
Hat is cute and cute on you!
Em, These pictures could be the cover of a magazine. You and your hats are beautiful!
Both are lovely, and you are stunning!
Miss you!
wow. i love stella!! what a gorgeous colorway and an even more fantastic shot of you in it!