This is one of my favorite hats I've made in a long time for many reasons. 1. it knits super fast. 2. it's fun to make. 3. it looks like cables, but it's noOoOot! :) 4. Unisex hat-It appeals to both men and women. I sometimes feel bad making so many beanies for women and not any options for men, so I was really excited about this.

I actually made this hat for my sister in laws grandpa who is fighting through cancer. I hope it makes him happy and keeps his cute little head warm :) A lot of people ask me how I get through a project. The best way is to knit something for someone and think about them, all the memories you have with them/of them, and their reaction will be when you give it to them. What about you guys? What gets you through a long project?

This is the picture I saw on Pinterest and fell in love with it right away! Go check out her blog, it's amazing! http://smallbirdblog.wordpress.com/

Free Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/giftie-slouchie-beanie-archived

Materials I used:

• Size US 10-16 inch circular needles *MY FAVORITE!!!* Worth every penny, and you save $$$ because you can do everything with them!
• Red Heart With Love(size 4 worsted weight)-Pewter(hold yarn double)
• note: the pattern uses size 5 bulky weight yarn, so that's why I held my yarn double
• Stitch Marker
• Tapestry Needle

Let me know how yours turned out! I loove to see pics! facebook.com/iKNITS