Sunday 26 October 2014

Hooray! Crochet hat

After our hill walk last week where I battled with my hair in my eyes, the low autumn sun making me squint and cold ears, I decided I needed a hat.



I dived into my cotton yarn zippy bag under the sofa and chose some cotton yarns because wool hats make my head itch. I made this hat from the book Retro and Vintage Crochet before I had to give the book back to my neighbour. 



In my usual style, I finished the hat with centimetres of yarn to spare on all of the four different colors.

To keep warm this weekend we also went to the cabin and embarked on phase three of our cabin plans. Phase one was the build. Phase 2 was our solar panel and lights and phase three - a log burner.



My dad bought it for us and Bloke worked really hard on Sunday making the chimney fit through the roof. I have a new/gifted piece of furniture in there too which I have plans for.


We were toasty warm in the cabin and celebrated with soft, brown marshmallows.



On Saturday night we went to a friends outdoor party. He is a yurt maker so we cosied up in the yurt and it inspired us to get on with putting in our log burner after seeing his.



We are loving this mild Autumn, long walks and being outside. 

Are you enjoying Spring or Autumn?

23 comments:

  1. It's Autumn here in the states. It's also my favorite time of the year! Cold nights, fires, Halloween, food, Yule, holidays, and more food! ;-)
    Jenn

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  2. Your wood-burner is fab - looks so cosy :) As does your hat :) I love the little curly flowers on it :)
    Jillxo

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  3. Love your hat Jo! It looks very cute on you :) Must have a look for that book, sounds like a good one. I love your wood burner too, we heat our whole house with a wood burner all winter, although I don't think we get as cold here in Melbourne as you guys do in the UK! Have a great week, Julie x

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  4. So beautiful hat!!!
    Happy week.:*

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  5. What a super hat really love the colour and design. Ir really suits you x

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  6. Your stove looks wonderful, its one of my favourite things about Autumn sitting in front of our stove and cooking a stew on top of it. Hope you enjoy it.

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  7. Cosy, warm, happy - looks like you've got things spot on! Love your post, Sam xxx

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  8. Gorgeous hat - I am sure that I would look like one of the flowerpot men in any hat but you look great.

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  9. Your hat looks wonderful Jo and I think making it from cotton was a great idea.
    The log burner must be wonderful too.....so cosy in your cabin and fun too.
    Enjoy Autumn.
    Jacquie x

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  10. Gorgeous hat Jo, love your colours! We're having a party on Friday night.....after seeing your sparkler photo, made me think I must get some too! xo

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  11. Hooray for wonderful weekend, awesome hats and log burners.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  12. Fab hat! And a great photo of you in it! I must make a hat.

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  13. I have cabin envy! I would love to have a weekend retreat. Love your hat, too. x

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  14. Your hat is adorable! The colors are great and those flowers are the perfect finishing touch! Great fireplace! I love the shape of it. Super cute! Perfect timing for the chilly weather too. Enjoy!

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  15. Hi Jo! Glad you had a nice weekend with your family! :)
    I totally love your hat, I always liked cloche hats, but they don't suit everyone.
    On you it looks stunning! Great colour choice!
    Have a great week!
    Ingrid xx
    http://myfunkycrochet.blogspot.be

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  16. That hat is a winner. Absolutely.
    I love the woodburner stove; how sensible to get it in before you really need it (when the weather will eventually break!)

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  17. Oh that's strange, I 'published' a message for you but now it's disappeared??? !!! That's different behaviour on your posts! Anyway, a shorter version, love your hat and your great post altogether! Love, Joy xo

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  18. Your hat is adorable! I love the colors. It looks soft and not too hot, which is how I like my hats too. The new stove looks wonderful. You will be sure to stay warm in the cabin this winter.

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  19. Well done...hat, fire burner and sparkler!!! Now I feel all cozy, too :) Thanks, Jo!

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  20. The hat's fantastic, I know what you mean about wool, it makes me itch too, I'm a big fan of cotton. The wood burner is lovely, it will be a perfect focal point in the winter.

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  21. Fabulous hat Jo...and you like equally fabulous wearing it!
    Marianne x

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  22. I loved your cabin before, and I love it even more now you've got the burner inside. It's going to be so cosy!! x

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  23. That's one funky hat! If it had been me I'd have not finished, with a couple of centimetres needed!

    I'm enjoying autumn so far because I've pulled out all my jumpers, scarves and hats. Usually I miss the summer but I'm not for some reason, and although I need to think of more present ideas I'm looking forward to Christmas :)

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