Pattern: Whitney’s 70s Ski Hat by Whitney Van Nes
Yarn: Cygnet Wool Rich Aran (75% British wool, 25% polyamide) in Dark Grey #44 and Black #2066
Needles: US8 Denise Interchangeables
Finally got Mr B to do a modelling session. 
The pattern is perfect, not least because the end result is a hat that he will wear once the weather gets colder.
I modified the pattern somewhat, as I mentioned in a previous post. The lining was reduced to just a hem and my tension was looser to accommodate a bigger head. The striping was reduced to just a couple of black stripes and the whole effect is a little less festive than the original design, but more suited to someone who is very picky about their headgear. 
The yarn I used is brilliant. It’s only a basic wool/nylon blend, but it is incredibly soft and knits up beautifully. The nylon content means it is hardwearing and machine washable too. For the price, it’s a real find. I’m planning maybe a manly jacket in the same grey now… *plots*
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October 20th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
That’s a lovely hat!
October 20th, 2008 at 5:40 pm
that looks great:)
October 20th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
It looks awesome - great photo of Marcus
I know all about picky hat wearers…
October 20th, 2008 at 6:31 pm
Cheers! Yep my back’s heaps better
Love the hat! I’ve used the cygnet wool rich 4 ply and it was great. I know what you mean (I think) with the shawl back to front - I kind of loosely roll it up, and wrap round my neck with the point at the front, then each end comes back around, so it looks like a funny shaped, but very cosy scarf!
I just noticed two very, very tiny smiley faces at the bottom of your page!
October 20th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
The hat looks really nice on your husband! I particularly like the shape of the top.
October 20th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
that came out really well! the colors are good too, classic but not boring. a good guy hat (thumbs up). oooo, i could picture a manly grey jacket too. go for it
October 21st, 2008 at 11:05 pm
Great hat - very practical and not at all “girly” (a frequent complaint to my ears!). Don’t you just hate it when men, inconveniently, have giant heads.