Winter hat 2 of 5 (again) and 3 of 5.

I reknit my hat that my mom swiped.  Same Malabrigo, same pattern, same happy knitting experience.  Here it is blocking for the second time.  I'm afraid I'm not getting as much slouch as my first one, pout, so I might have to block it a third time, more aggressively.

I also cast on for Max's hat.  I used another free pattern on Ravelry called the Norwegian Star Earflap Hat by Tiennie.

It was a quick knit, my very short notes are here.  I started Saturday night during a movie and finished it Sunday morning.  So if you're like me and trying to churn out hats lickety-split, this might work for you, too.  

I used the two-handed fair isle technique from here.  It definitely took some concentration but I'm getting there with my colorwork.  Here is a picture of the hat, unblocked.  I lightly steam blocked it and that took care of the bumpies; I just haven't taken pictures yet. 

There is a good chance I'll line it with fleece to make it extra snuggly. 

Leo would like an earflap hat, too, so I plan to use the same pattern, or Thorpe.  But for William, I think he's young enough for me to knit up something obnoxious--big pom pom? animal ears?  Poor child. 

Sandra