We have six new SSYC Hat Sets debuting on Monday the 17th - I'll preview them by week's end, likely on Instagram if I don't here on the blog.. Each month this winter we are doing special SSYC Hat Sets mid month where I pair a skein of DK or Worsted Weight yarn with a hand made pom, and they have been very very popular. They are listed here when they go live and have been all selling out within two days - some within hours. Typically we have six different ones to share and I've gotten some really great feedback from you on them. You like trying new bases like the Dream in Color Smooshy Cashmere, and you really like that I'm working with the dyers and pom makers to do all the color pairing for you so you don't have to guess what will look good with what.
They've been so popular that I'm considering putting off our next 3-month sock yarn club and instead doing a 3 month Hat Set club. Thoughts? Let me know in the comments how you feel about it, yay or nay. The Hat Set club would come with the yarn, pom and a pattern or perhaps a tool instead of a pattern on a month or two. And even though the club would start in mid-March (so selling end of this month and shipping mid-March/April/May) and we typically don't need hats in those months, I think that hats are just a great year 'round knit because, like socks, they are small and portable. I already have the next sock yarn club planned and ready to start subscriptions soon, but I really do like the idea of putting it off for the hat set idea.
Holly is one of you that can't get enough of these hat sets and here are some that she's done so far. She says she's been using the Timber Bay pattern on Ravelry for hers. If you hover over the picture, the file gives you an idea of the color that was used. Aren't these just gorgeous? Thank you, Holly, for sharing with us what you've made so far this winter! She's making some really gorgeous stuff, if you want to check out her project page on Ravelry.
A hat club is not a bad idea. Hats are small projects and usually don't take forever to knit. If they are knitted this spring there will be some really nice gifts for some lucky people next fall and winter.
Posted by: Beverly J White | January 10, 2022 at 04:56 PM
I love the idea of a hat club. Holly’s hats are gorgeous, especially the first 2.
Posted by: Donna | January 10, 2022 at 05:30 PM
I love the idea of a hat club and I love the sock club so it’s a really tough decision. I’d probably do both. Lol
Posted by: Dana Snyder | January 10, 2022 at 08:11 PM
Love the idea of a Hat Club. It will be so much fun. Holly's hats are fantastic. Just bought the pattern on Ravelry. I've knit three so far from your previous release. Used twisted rib for the brim and then just knit a few rows, purl a few rows. They turned out terrific. Mine have a bit of a snug fit since the pompoms are fairly big and I like them to sit a little firmly on my head.
Posted by: Susan | January 10, 2022 at 08:20 PM
Hat club sounds like a fun idea! Holly’s hats are beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Anne | January 10, 2022 at 08:43 PM
I love the idea of a hat club, but I also love the sock club, so why not do both?
Posted by: Diane | January 11, 2022 at 07:58 AM
Holly’s hats are great! Thanks for letting us know what pattern she used, I think my daughter would like it. The hat club idea is great too!
Posted by: Susan | January 11, 2022 at 12:50 PM
Both lol!
Posted by: Jessica | January 11, 2022 at 08:07 PM
Hat club is a great idea!
Posted by: Jody Laake | January 12, 2022 at 01:32 AM
I think a hat club would be awesome! I’d love to see the combinations you would create!
Posted by: Deb J | January 12, 2022 at 11:26 PM
I like the idea of a hat club
Posted by: Patty Morais | January 17, 2022 at 02:46 PM