It wasn’t my original plan to add to the fray of Mask Mates patterns available online, but enough people have stated they enjoy my design and how well they fit that I jumped at the opportunity to at least take pretty pictures and play with page layout in Canva.

If, like me, you’re always on the hunt for a chunky beanie that can serve you fall to spring, my Swish Swish Hat is perfect for your library. Its simple construction is interesting enough to stand on its own or you can spruce it up with buttons, pins, or your favorite crochet appliqué.

Pinterest has become my new go-to resource for discovering obscure knitting stitches. Most recently, I stumbled upon an unnamed, but interesting stitch pattern that I absolutely fell in love with. I knew I had to convert the pattern into a hat.

It’s not often that I get to sit down and experiment with different knitting stitch patterns. But as with most things in life, it’s important to take a break and do something for yourself.

This super cute beanie looks great on everyone and is perfect for using up worsted- or DK-weight scraps!