There is just something about kids and fair isle caps particularly ones with ear flaps. It is just so classic and so right. I wanted to make a modern twist on the classic caps with bright colors but still simple.
The first time I knit this hat it was for my nephew. Ian, seen here, loves hats in a way that if he was an adult would be called obsessive. He always wants to have a hat on his head and would like others to have one on too thank-you-very-much. It felt right when my husband suggested naming the hat after an island because of the fair isle. To my knowledge Ian has one been to one island – St Augustine. Perfect.
| Craft: Knitting Type: Hat Published: February 2010 Yarns suggested: Dark Horse Yarns Fantasy |
Yarn weight: Aran / 10 ply (8 wpi) Gauge: 20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch Needle size: US 7 / 4.5 mm Sizes available: newborn, baby, toddler, child |
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So cute! I love earflaps.
So adorable, I love the colorwork!