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The Hairy KnitterTheHairyKnitter
2026-02-03

Four stitches to go. Again.

Nearly finished with the second ribbed cap from a gradient dyed blank, featuring helical knitting beyond the lengths for brims.

Two identical ribbed caps knit from a gradient dyed blank, featuring helical knitting above the brims. The second cap is still on double pointed needles with four stitches left to go.Two identical ribbed caps knit from a gradient dyed blank, featuring helical knitting above the brims. The second cap is still on double pointed needles with four stitches left to go.Two identical ribbed caps knit from a gradient dyed blank, featuring helical knitting above the brims. The second cap is still on double pointed needles with four stitches left to go.Two identical ribbed caps knit from a gradient dyed blank, featuring helical knitting above the brims. The second cap is still on double pointed needles with four stitches left to go.
The Hairy KnitterTheHairyKnitter
2026-01-17

Four stitches to go 😬

Close up of nearly finished ribbed hat, including stitch markers and double pointed needles (DPNs). Four stitches left to go.Nearly finished ribbed hat, including stitch markers and double pointed needles (DPNs). Four stitches left to go.
The Hairy KnitterTheHairyKnitter
2026-01-16

As soon as I finished this orange ribbed cap, I cast on another from a dyed blank in a dark gradient. Once I separated the two strands, I knit the first 4 inches from one strand, then continued in helical knitting with the opposite end of the second strand. I *really* like the way it's turned out. Now that I have a total of 8 inches, I'm ready to start knitting the crown decreases.

The Hairy KnitterTheHairyKnitter
2025-12-29

A length of nicely knitted fabric has a certain allure, but eight inches of ribbing is enough for a cap. Nine is just too much. Now to work the crown decreases.

Eight inches of variegated orange yarn knit in k3p2 ribbing for a cap with a wide turned up brim. Photographed here in shadows cast by rare December morning sun in the PNW.Eight inches of variegated orange yarn knit in k3p2 ribbing for a cap with a wide turned up brim. Photographed here in shadows cast by rare December morning sun in the PNW.Eight inches of variegated orange yarn knit in k3p2 ribbing for a cap with a wide turned up brim. Photographed here in shadows cast by rare December morning sun in the PNW.
The Hairy KnitterTheHairyKnitter
2025-12-09

This Käänteinen cap - the public project I can post while knitting a gift I can’t - is coming along nicely. These are the first 1.5 of 9 inches in k3p2 ribbing. I like the way the variegated yarn has no color repeats or pooling.

Closeup of the first 1.5 inches of a ribbed cap knit in rich orange tonesThe first 1.5 inches of a ribbed cap knit in rich orange tonesThe first 1.5 inches of a ribbed cap knit in rich orange tonesThe first 1.5 inches of a ribbed cap knit in rich orange tones
The Hairy KnitterTheHairyKnitter
2025-12-03

Here I go again. 180 stitches of Island Fibers fingering weight yarn on 2.25 mm DPNs in k3p2 ribbing. Nine inches to go before crown decreases! 😜 All so I have knitting to post that’s not the gift I’m making.

The very beginning of knitting a ribbed cap - 180 stitches of Island Fibers fingering weight yarn on 2.25 mm DPNs.The very beginning of knitting a ribbed cap - 180 stitches of Island Fibers fingering weight yarn on 2.25 mm DPNs.
The Hairy KnitterTheHairyKnitter
2025-10-01

Brightening a rainy day by working on the ribbing of my latest Dignity Cap sample (size L in DK) from this cheerful colorway of Fidalgo Artisan Yarn's Merino DK (0222 Coral). My bony little buddy is certainly earning his keep. 💀 🧶

Posable plastic skeleton holds a ball of bright coral DK yarn on its right knee and the tag from Fidalgo Artisan Yarn Merino on it left. Good job, my bony buddy! Close up of knitted 1x1 ribbing in a cheerful coral colorway of Merino DK yarn from Fidalgo Artisan Yarn.
The Hairy KnitterTheHairyKnitter
2025-09-29

Swatchy swatchy colors. 😀 Knitting tubes to determine gauge for the next sample of my Dignity Cap. DK yarn from my mother's stash (bottom) is heavier than more recent yarn like the 006 Highland and 015 Mamalade colorways of Jody Long's Alba DK. Curious. Maybe it's because the older yarn is from Norway and was made more than fifteen years ago.

Tubes of yarn that I knit to determine gauge for the next sample of my Dignity Cap. The top tube is a muted orange (marmalade) color of Jody Long's Alba DK yarn. A ball of olive green (Highland) Alba is next to it. The bottom tube is a deep red DK from Normay with a natural white and golden yellow ball nearby.

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