I recently went on the search of a very specific pattern. I was looking for a cute, modern witch hat that was fitted, with a short but whimsical point. I found many patterns that were exactly what I was looking for… but they were all crochet.

When I sat down to design the Lodge Beanie, I did not have a plan. I simply created each section of the beanie on a whim, as though doodling in the margins of a notebook. The result was unexpected and it has since become one of my most popular designs. This beanie is a simple fair isle design, easy enough for those new to color work, but will k...