She tried. Really, she did- to avoid clumsily bumping anyone while navigating the crowded cafe. Her bags hung precariously from each shoulder and the straps were quickly slipping. Twisting, turning, and maneuvering awkwardly, she picked her way carefully through the maze of cafegoers and chairs. There was a small round table tucked away in the back corner. Just one chair- perfect. Her lips curved upwards at the corners, a seamless blend of self congratulatory relief. Hadn’t bumped anyone today. “Seamless-ha! Just like the new release…” she applauded herself quietly. The money just wasn’t there for a studio, and that was okay. An open, airy, big windowed studio facing the river from one of the historically preserved brick buildings downtown, with beautiful light puring in for photographing yarn and space for a loom… no, that was okay. One hour and a coffee in a to-go cup (even though she wasn’t going, not yet) suited just fine for her. She preferred being around all the comings and goings. Smiles shared with strangers, voices and clothing and mannerisms all telling different stories- it made her feel closer to humanity. It felt a little less alone in here. Maybe it wasn’t glamorous like that studio - but it was connection, and connection was special. She sipped her coffee and opened the laptop. The next hour was spent responding cheerily to pattern questions and emails, moderating the forums, and setting up test knits. By the end of it she’d lost track of time. Alarming! Her brows shot up as she clicked the laptop shut and shoved everything else back in her bag. Grabbing her hat and yanking it on, she didn’t realize she’d put it on inside out. Good thing it was reversible.

This hat is worked seamlessly in the round from the bottom up on one needle size. It incorporates 2 brioche moves but no brioche increases or decreases and is very accessible. It’s an ideal beginner brioche pattern! Please weave in ends very carefully as it is fully reversible.

This photoshoot is part of my series of knitwear featuring everyday life- the mundane, wonderful things we do daily in our knitwear that make up our life rhythms. I hope you like it!