waffle hat for granny

Growing up, my granny used to crochet blanket after blanket for us kids. I think we had at least 10-15 blankets and afghans in the house made by her. There was a chevron afghan I especially loved. It was totally 70′s/80′s colors – browns, tans, yellows, oranges. I think my mom still has it tucked away somewhere.

Granny taught me to crochet when I was a little girl, and I think that sparked some creativity and craftiness in me that has only grown since. I really don’t know if I would have learned the craft if she had not taught me – and that is what ultimately put me on the path that led me to knitting. I am so thankful for the gift she gave me.

So when granny recently mentioned that she’d love a hat – specifically a green hat – I pretty much dropped what I was doing to start one for her. If granny wants a hat, granny gets a hat. It is the very least I can do after all she has given me.

That’s me and granny back in 1985 (or 86 ?). One of my favorite photos ever. Thank you Olan Mills.

I chose the Close Knit Waffle Hat by Leah Bandstra, and it was a very simple, quick knit that still has some personality and texture. I also love the heathered green Cascade 128 I conveniently had on hand for this. This could be a great go-to hat pattern if you needed a quick gift. One modification I would make is to add at least 1 extra repeat of the waffle pattern because it’s just a tad bit on the small side. But maybe I just have a big head.

It’s rainy and cold outside, so I think it’s about time I make my other granny’s famous “homemade soup”. I’m about to cast on some handwarmers for her in a super soft gray. It seems this is the month of knitting for the grandparents

Pattern: Waffle Hat by Leah Bandstra

Yarn: Cascade 128 Superwash in Shire