Finished Project: Brattleboro #1

Here is my first attempt at the Brattleboro hat. I had this grand plan that I was going to make one for myself first to experiment with the pattern. I bought 2 skeins of yarn, one for my hat and a lovely skein of Malabrigo for a gift version.

In my ecstasy over the Malabrigo I cast on for that version first, having forgotten all about my plan. Luckily this first version came out gift worthy I think and it is scheduled to be gifted to someone for Christmas.

I like the hat as it is fancy enough to be a nice gift, but not crazy or too difficult. I am already working on a second gift version, which means I should get to my own around Easter.

I had another lovely button-buying experience at Windsor Button. This time I went through dozens of boxes of buttons with the very patient fellow who works there before settling on these.


It was tough to get a good photo, but they are silver with little hearts etched on them. Again, nice enough for a gift, but not too silly or fancy.