Avast Ye!
The pattern, if you don't already know, is free from Adrian of Hello Yarn. I like the twists she's been putting on traditional Scandinavian patterns. They're nothing like the mittens my aunts used to make and send to us from Norway. Check out her pattern page. I really couldn't help but knit this hat and once it was started it was hard to put down. Such fun watching those skulls and cross bones take shape!
It's made from Dale Heilo on size 3 needles, with a bit of leftover blue of the same yarn for the inside lining. It was stashed yarn originally intended to be another felted crown or two. I would have liked to have knitted some pirate-like phrases into the lining, like "Argh!" or "Ahoy, Matey!" or "Walk the plank!" and "Shiver me timbers!", and I should have made the lining with cotton to make it less scratchy on the forehead.
I messed up and accidentally switched the main color and contrast colors early on, even before reaching the skull pattern, but by the time I realized it, didn't feel like ripping back. I wasn't sure who was going to end up with this hat, but as I suspected, C claimed it. It fits his head well and still will fit if when he grows his dreads back again. As you can see, it's huge on my head, but Adrian has a suggestion in her pattern for sizing it to fit smaller heads.
Awesome, I love this hat! I actually printed out the pattern awhile ago and have just been staring at it, until I have the skill to actually make it!
Posted by: aja | Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 07:31 AM
It turned out great!
Posted by: Chris | Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 07:41 AM
I would have paid big bucks for that hat 15 years ago! (o:
Posted by: Pattie | Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 07:55 AM
Oh, I love it with the darker skulls! It's a stupendous idea to knit some sayings into the lining.
Posted by: Adrian | Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 08:03 AM
Oooo, it looks great!
I have everything gathered to knit this hat but have yet to start it.
Posted by: Carrie | Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 09:31 AM
AWESOME hat! :-) Any plans for the matching mittens?
Posted by: Beth S. | Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 09:42 AM
Gorgeous - love the pirate hat, love the flower basket shawl, love all your stuff, S. And, you look very cute in that big ole hat.
I love that the KO have been so popular - I had a few random people ask me if I was involved, too, and Stefan was so stoked about it - knitting rocks, girl.
Posted by: shannon | Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 09:44 AM
I started this hat last night and could barely put it down. Unfortunately, this morning dh tried what I've got so far on, and it's a bit small.
I love your switch in colours!
Posted by: Bethany | Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 10:09 AM
This looks too cool! I've only come across your blog today, and I ABSOLUTELY ADMIRE the kids' sweaters you made. Amazing work!!!
Posted by: Julia | Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 11:17 AM
Dude! Awesome!! That is one cool hat!!
Posted by: gail | Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 01:13 PM
I love it!! and as always, gobsmacked by your knitting skills
Posted by: hillary | Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 04:16 PM
Aaargh, thanks for the pattern! What a cool hat!
Posted by: rose | Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 07:45 PM
fun!
Posted by: jess | Wednesday, March 08, 2006 at 10:30 AM
This is the kind of project that I would get my dusty needles out again for. I love it! It looks great on you too.
Posted by: Blair | Wednesday, March 08, 2006 at 07:52 PM