2020 KnitAlong

This year we are knitting hats for charity for our annual KAL. The original idea behind hats was that hats can unite charity knitting and learning new techniques. Hats are a perfect canvas for trying out something new, perhaps something ever so slightly intimidating!

Here is a little inspiration for trying something new:

Marled knitting: Scrappy Smarled
Mosaic knitting: Midnight Lights
Two color fisherman's rib: Patrick's Hat

Tif Neilan is a knitwear designer based in New England (CT) with an interior design background and a love of color, texture and fiber. She strives to create knitwear with an emphasis on fun textures and / or or color play… and she absolutely loves to incorporate herringbone stitch in my patterns. #knitalltheherringbone You can find her on Instagram @tifneilan_handknits


Twisted Sttiches: Golden Autumn
Reversible textures: Vilfred
Reversible ribbing: Fiona on the fly hat

Lucy Sweetland believes that knitting should be a pleasure not a punishment. Find her at ablackpepper.com

Short Rows: ShortStuff Slouchy Beanie
Plaid: Rupert Plaid Hat

Jimenez Joseph has been designing in various forms since childhood. She worked as a graphic designer for many years, but really found her passion when she was given a knitting kit as a Christmas present in 2008. That was her first taste of knitting and she hasn’t stopped since! She loves creating knitting designs and exploring new techniques. Luckily, this enthusiasm allows her to share with others her enjoyment of this wonderful craft. Find her at jimiknits.com
 

Colorwork cables: Interlock, Wavering,
Colorwork without intarsia: Obstreperous
Hunter Hammersen has several very interesting hat patterns, that are rather clever ways of playing with color. Check out her @hunterhammersen, more innovative ideas are cropping up every day!