Andi OldTrout

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Beanie, Toque
PLEASE NOTE: The file with the new Harris-Walz charts is on the right in the download box; the old Biden-Harris file is on the left.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The BAR (Basket and Rib) Hat uses a simple, easy to memorize, four-row slip stitch to make a cushy, stretchy, and warm head topper that fits a wide range of heads, from child to adult. It knits up quickly in Bulky yarn for charity, as a gift, or just a fun knit for yourself. Slip stitch patterns not only increase the thermal properties of the f...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The GAS (Get A Swirly!) Hat is the closest you can be to getting a Swirly without getting your hair wet! Solid vertical bands swirl with striped bands and meet at the top in this hat, which knits up quickly in bulky yarn, and is extra warm thanks to the slip stitch pattern. The beauty of slip stitch patterns is that, not only do they increase t...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The BAG (Braid and Garter) hat is a warm and squooshy hat that knits up quickly and is great for charity giving. The basic hat is made up of Latvian Braids, alternating with garter stitch ridges, but there is room for almost limitless variations!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The MUD (Mosaic Ugly Duckling Hat) is a bottom up Mosaic slip stitch hat was designed as a warm, dense hat for charities that provide warmth to children in some of the coldest regions of the world. The mosaic chart used in this pattern was designed by the lovely and talented Karin Aida, and made famous in her Ugly Duckling Socks pattern. The ch...
Knitting: Earflap Hat
The BUN (Bottom Up Neckflap) Hat provides that extra warmth for the neck that earflaps miss. It was designed as an easy, quick knit for charity/giving, and makes a nice fashion statement at the same time! The neckflap is knit flat in garter stitch, then stitches are cast-on - using the backward loop method - for the front brim and joined to wor...