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A Knit And Crochet Combo: The Granny Square Hat Is Complete

I finished knitting the top of Abby’s new hat over the weekend. Thanks to those who voted in the comments and via Twitter for knit or crochet. I went with the popular vote and knitted around the band of granny squares to complete the hat. I like how it turned out and so do my daughters. Therefore a second hat is happily in progress.

I love working without a pattern. It really enhances the stitching experience. If you’ve never gone off road with your stitching, I encourage you to try it some time. It’s fun to create on the fly.

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Comment from Byneedleandthread
Time: December 23, 2009, 11:24 am

Wonderful hat Jennifer!

Comment from Sheri D. Maple
Time: December 23, 2009, 12:51 pm

That is such a great looking hat. I hope Abby enjoys it.

Comment from Ellyn
Time: December 23, 2009, 12:58 pm

it came out darling!

Comment from Joyce
Time: December 23, 2009, 2:04 pm

It turned out great! Love the combination of knitting and crochet.

Comment from Nicole
Time: December 24, 2009, 3:08 pm

Ooo! It turned out great! You did a great job with the colors. Very nice!

Comment from toni in florida
Time: December 25, 2009, 12:10 pm

Very cute! Abby’s a lucky girl and will look darling in it.

Merry Christmas to you all!

Comment from Bev
Time: December 25, 2009, 6:09 pm

Happy Christmas! That’s a lovely hat and great colours. Well done.

Comment from Vicki
Time: December 27, 2009, 9:32 pm

I love how it turned out! Great work.

Comment from Catherine
Time: December 28, 2009, 6:54 pm

So cute!

Comment from iHanna
Time: December 30, 2009, 9:15 pm

Hey there, that hat is very cool! I wouldn’t mind wearing something like that. I did a granny scarf once, I wonder where it is now? ;-)

Thanks for another year of great posts and podcasts Jennifer, you rock! Happy New Creative Year to you and yours!

Comment from T2
Time: January 31, 2010, 9:42 pm

This is wonderful. About a year ago I tried making a hat using granny squares as a base, and got so frustrated that I stashed the pieces in the bottom of a closet. You’ve inspired me to dig it out and give it another try.

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