I bought a newly released knitting machine that is electric--it cranks on its own and even makes however number of rows I program and stops when that number is reached--incredible! The machine also is not as fussy about what yarns are used which is nice to reduce the stash of older yarns, too!
In no time, and I do mean minutes,
I had a double layered adult beanie!
When it is first off the machine, it is a bit wonky looking ....
but a good stretch lengthwise and widthwise lines up those stitches beautifully!
For the next hat, I added some additional rows
to have a fully reversible had with a fold-up brim.
I like the reversible beanie style for the donation hats I make for the homeless shelters here in Florida because the normal winter only produces chilly not freezing temperatures
so this style is warm enough.
I like mixing a variegated with a solid yarn for hats.
But solid with stripes on one side is fun, too.
I need to concentrate on some guy hats since out county has more homeless men than women in the shelters.
There is also a need hats for our local boys' home
so I will start a production line
to be sure there will be plenty to hand in by Thanksgiving!
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