January 2020- adding that this hat, which I made just to amuse myself, has ended up being a go-to taking-a-walk and all around useful hat ever since, it’s even developed a hole (my fault) and been darned.

I think this year will see a new one.

using the latest Knitstrips pattern from Mason Dixon Knitting

Fell in love with this yarn from Shetland--its tweedy/natural and speckled?

Love the look of this hat, it’s quick enough to be amusing before the garter stitch gets too boring!

Verdict: truly Never Fail. good hat!