The Dulaan Project.  How could I not follow suit?  Stephanie, Norma and Cassie got me going!  For the solid green hat, I used Stephanie's Ken's Dulaan Hat Pattern, 3 strands of Patons Rustic Wool on a size 13 needle, knit flat.  For the green stripe and solid purple, I went in-the-round, but I only had a size 11 16" needle, which created a smaller, denser hat.  I prefer the looser knit of the 13, so I went back to flat for the multi-color version. 

This little project helped heal the wounds of the blasted afghan square!  I felt no purpose to making that square.  With each little hat, I kept thinking of the little head that might be kept warm by it.  I had fun personalizing the hats - a rolled brim on the purple one, a stripe, mixing the color - and it felt good to use up some stash.  Each hat took less than an hour to make - I kid you not.  Off to post them...have a great Monday! 

(Added later - Read up on the Dulaan Project over at Mossy Cottage Knits, and check out the extensive list of suggested patterns.  I might just hold onto my hats for a little while and work on some other things to add to my contribution!) 

Comments

[Cassie]

They really are lots of fun, aren't they? Now I've got to figure out what's wrong with me, that the hats are taking me longer than an hour (besides the fact that I'm using smaller needles and more stitches, of course).

[Annie]

Now I'm inspired too. Why haven't I been doing this? I followed your links, and I'm headed up to the stash right now to start a hat and/or mittens....

[Eva Shiu]

Lovely hats ! It is so meaningful to knit for those poor children. You are so kind !

[Norma]

Oh, that's wonderful, M.B.! Your hats are fantastic, and I continue to have the same feelings about the little heads (or necks or hands or bodies) that my items are going on, and what a difference it will make. One part that really touched me is where the mission statement says some nice warm clothing will help give dignity and allow some kids to be comfortable going to school - something along those lines. I can't get it out of my head. It's become a small obsession, I think.....

[lynette]

great hats! i have to get started on mine. it's great knowing that they'll be appreciated and greatly needed. ;)