The Swirl Hat: Knit with Never Enough Thyme Yarn

I received a skein of yarn to review.  This post contains affiliate links.

I have finished knitting the Swirl Hat.  It is off the needles, ends are woven in, and well, I might have skipped blocking.  (I know, I know.)  Catherine was super excited to model this hat for me.  There are about fifty awesome pictures from our little photo shoot, but I realize that you might not want to see quite that many of my girl, so I tried to limit myself.  (I just love those curls at the ends of her braids!)

This pattern, which is on Ravelry,  was a super easy knit, a great hat pattern for beginners.  I managed to use the magic loop technique, which (in my limited experience) I highly approve of, even if it takes a bit of time to master.  The fun swirl pattern is made with simple increases and decreases in the round, nothing too complicated.  While Catherine looks simply adorable wearing this hat, it does stretch quite nicely to fit me too.

Oh! The Yarn!  I love it.  It's from Never Enough Thyme Yarn on Etsy.  This is one of their lovely fall colorways called "Apple Picking".  (Be sure to favorite their shop and follow them on Facebook-- where they share updates, coupon codes, and even giveaways!)  This yarn was hand dyed beautifully.  The colors really characterize autumn, don't you agree?  It works up very nicely.  It's soft and wonderful to wear.  Overall, just a great yarn.

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I did receive a skein of yarn to review.  All opinions are my own.  As always, I strive for honesty.

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WIPS: Swirl Hat and Giveaway

I'm really loving how the swirl pattern is forming on my Swirl Hat!  I did have a small fiasco the other night when I wasn't paying attention and about thirty stitches fell off the needles.  Yikes.  That was a pain to fix -- and it took f o r e v e r.  While I hope that I never lose stitches like that again, is there an easy fix? 

My giveaway for a skein of Apple Picking yarn, the same that I am using for my Swirl Hat, ends very soon, so make sure to enter now!  (Ends 9/4/14.  US only.)

In non-yarny craft news, did you see my Leather and Glass Bead Wrap Bracelet?  

Frontier Dreams with Nicole

Work In Progress with Tami

Yarn Along with Ginny

WIPS

My Swirl Hat is coming along.  We had weekend visitors and a little bit of sickness which drastically slowed my progress.  I also took a long time with the joining in the round and the first row -- I very much wanted to make sure my work wasn't twisted.  I am really loving the Apple Picking yarn from Never Enough Thyme!

Don't forget to enter the giveaway to win a skein of the same yarn I'm using above!  (Ends 9/4/14)

If you have any finished projects you'd like to show off, please link up at my Yarn Fanatic Party!

Frontier Dreams with Nicole

Work In Progress with Tami

Yarn Along with Ginny

The Beginnings of a New Project with Never Enough Thyme Yarn

I received a skein of yarn for in exchange for a review. 

When I have a particularly beautiful skein of yarn I always have a difficult time deciding upon a project.  Sometimes I have one in mind, but then deem the project unworthy of the yarn.

After much debate (with myself), I decided to use this beautiful Apple Picking yarn that I received from Never Enough Thyme Yarn to knit a Swirl Hat.

I have to admit, the last hat that I tried to knit was a total and complete disaster.  However, my knitting skills have evolved quite a bit since then, including a better understanding of the Magic Loop.

Enter to win a skein of this beautiful yarn for yourself!  

(Giveaway ends 9/4/14. US only.)

Also, if you knit or crochet, make sure to link up your projects at this week's Yarn Fanatic Party!

In other knitting news, I am just about finished with my Baby Sophisticate.  I finished the sleeves and just need to work the collar.  The sleeves were made using the Magic Loop method, and like I said above, I think I finally got it.

Frontier Dreams with Nicole

Work In Progress with Tami

Yarn Along with Ginny