A Big, Cabled Hat that’s Quick to Knit

It’s crunch time, knitters! I’m trying to finish up the one big holiday knitting project I’ve been working on in the next day or two, which will leave a couple of days for teacher gifts or some last-minute knitting before the holiday.

If you just decided you want to knit some holiday gifts this year, check out the Braided Cable Beanie from Prem Knits. I just saw a version of this on Instagram the other day (worked in Malabrigo, so you know it caught my eye) and I think this would be a great fast knit for a woman in your life who needs a hat.

The whole hat is these big, chunky cables, which are really quick and easy to work. Knit it in a solid aran or chunky yarn, or use a colorful yarn to play in the twists. Either way it’s a great gift project or something to knit up for yourself.

You can find the pattern on Ravelry for $4.99.

[Photo: Prem Knits via Ravelry.] Looking for more Cable-styled knitting patterns? Check out these Cable Knit Patterns on Etsy

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The felted slipper craze that began last year doesn’t seem like it’s fading away. The Sailor Slippers, often striped knit and felted slippers made with super bulky yarn, because the project of the moment late last year (check out more knit slipper options in this post all about sailor slippers) and they’re still consistently popular with knitters.

Which makes sense because they are fun and fast to knit, and seeing them go from this giant thing to something that actually fits a foot feels a little magical.

I have always loved felting (in fact my first book was about felting knitting) and it’s always fun for me to see people rediscover this technique.

If you’ve knit enough plain slippers to fit all the feet you know, maybe it’s time to stitch up some tabi style slippers instead.

Maymade Knits has designed these cute tabi ballerina slippers, made with bulky yarn and felted. They’re worked flat at first and then in rounds, and are available in 10 EU sizes (the Internet tells me add 31 to your American shoe size to get your EU size). The designer says the slippers are meant to have a close fit and you should choose a size a little smaller than your foot for the ideal fit.

The pattern includes a video tutorial along with the written pattern.

You can grab this pattern on Ravelry. The same designer has her own version of the striped felted slipper as well, called Sarah’s Striped Slippers. These are worked in super bulky yarn and have a contrasting foot and a striped body. These are knit flat and seamed and there are 7 size options available. Check that pattern out here if you’re looking for a more traditional slipper shape. They also look roomier so you can wear them with socks if you like.

[Photo: Maymade Knits]

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