kvosin

kvosin hat pattern by Stephen West

West knits has done it again.  Designer Stephen West has created yet another set of gorgeous knitting patterns via his latest KAL; Westy’s Besties featuring Brooklyn Tweed yarns Loft & Shelter.  All 12 patterns are available thru Ravelry.  BTs Jared Flood photographed these beauties in Iceland and the pictures are downright spectacular!  Such a great collaboration.  There is also a group on Ravelry for this KAL, sweet…

Brooklyn Tweed Loft

I decided to start with the hat pattern, Kvosin, using Loft yarn. It is worked in four parts. Mine is still in progress and I’ve completed two sections thus far.  It is so challenging and engaging due to its multiple construction methods.  Part 1 features a section of multi colored fair isle, what me? fair isle?  I can’t believe I’ve been so intimidated by the thought of this technique.  The directions and chart made it easy to give it a go. Once I completed this section, I was over the moon happy!

Section 1 - Fair Isle

I then knit section two in a single color to form the body of the hat with alternating blocks of stockinette and garter ridges. 

Section 2 Stockinette and Garter stitch rows

I’m currently working section three, the brim, featuring cable work.  Finally, I’ll move on to the last section for the crown shaping in cables. 

Beginning - Section 3 Cable Brim

Kvosin is such an interesting knit and with its infinite possibilities of color choices, it has had me enthralled from the moment I set eyes on it.  I can’t stop thinking about it or wait to get back to it. This project has helped me to once again appreciate Loft yarn, especially now that I 'get' that it requires a gentle touch and loose handling while knitting.  I’ve learned to relax my hands and grasp of the needles while knitting its stitches. I'll have my Kvosin finished soon so I can share it as a fo.  Stay tuned...