F.O. Vitsippa by Joji Locatelli

Although I came up with a list of what I wanted to knit next, I surprised myself by picking up a hat that I had started way back in February.  When I originally started knitting it, I was very concerned that it was going to be too small, so I had put the hat away and let it hibernate for a few months.  However, I could not resist this pattern and colour combination any further and finally started over, knitting Size 2.  Out it came, and once I started I couldn't put it down.

Pattern:  Vitsippa from Pompom Quarterly Issue 12:  Spring 2015
Designer:  Joji Locatelli

Yarn:  Tanis Fiber Arts Purple Label Cash Sillk Single (75% merino 15% cashmere 10% silk)

Colourway:  Papaya (from the Year in Colour Club 2013)

Yarn:  Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light (100% merino)

Colourway:  Antler

Size:  2

Needles:  3.25mm & 2.25mm for the brim

Modifications:  I made the brim slightly smaller than the pattern suggested, as I did not want my hat to be too slouchy.

Notes

1)  Tanis Lavallé of Tanis Fiber Arts creates the most beautiful colourways in my opinion.  TFA Purple Label, a single ply yarn, is lovely to knit with. I think this particular colourway is quite striking, and I had this yarn in my stash for quite a while waiting for the perfect pattern to showcase it. Once I saw Vitsippa I knew it was a great match and I am so happy with the result.

2)  I love knitting any designs by Joji Locatelli.  When you knit one of her designs you are assured of a well written, high quality pattern with great attention to detail.  For example, when I finished closing the crown I was surprised to see a flower right at the top.  I was not expecting that.  I was going to add a pompom to this hat, but I really like this flower too much to hide it.
  

3)  Have you tried knitting any patterns from Pompom Quarterly?  I am such a fan of this magazine, and have quite a few of the patterns in my queue (Fika, Catchfly, Waterlily, and Campside to name a few). Do you have any favourites?

And finally, thanks to all those that entered my three year blog anniversary contest.   The winner is  Alina from The Gift of Knitting.  I will be sending you the copy of Home and Away by Hannah Fettig.  Congratulations!