The Clove Beanie- Test Pattern for HocknChain

Introducing The Clove Beanie by HocknChain!!!

UPDATE: Pattern has been released!!! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-clove-beanie


I absolutely adore working with other fiber artists because it opens the door to so much creativity within the community!  This week I got the honor of testing this amazing pattern! I believe it will be released sometime this month or next! 

HocknChain is a lovely designer based out of Chicago!  You can see more of her work on her IG and FB! 
IG: @hocknchain


My sweet friend loved this hat so much that I let her keep it!

So, on to the goody good details!  I was super excited to get started and ran to Michael's to pick up some of the recommended fiber. Unfortunately, and just my luck, my local store did not carry what I needed. So, I settled with a gorgeous skein from another brand.

Got home and caked up the yarn and started to knit.  I quickly realized that the yarn I had chosen was just not right for this pattern.  The Clove Beanie features some amazing texture and I felt that this fiber was taking away from it.  It just wasn't fair! I wanted the texture and the fiber to come together like a match made in heaven!

I frogged the project and started again with a different yarn choice.  This time I got into my stash (I'll never actually knit all the fiber I have) and pulled some of my Lion Brand Scarfie.  I was nervous that it was not going to look right but it was the only bulky fiber left in my stash! And, honestly, I was pretty anxious to get this beanie on the needles! 
Love this texture!!!



"Scarfie" by Lion Brand Yarns in Cranberry & Black!



The Lion Brand Scarfie is a size 5 acrylic/wool fiber. The skeins are huge weighing in at 150 g. and boasting a generous 312 yards! I did not even put a dent in the massive amount of yarn this skein offers. I probably used about 100 yards +/-

I love the transitions of color.  It is a slow progression from black to cranberry! While the color changes do not make the texture pop in the same way a solid would. The hat came together nicely!

Now, for the hat/pattern!  You guys.... this pattern is so FUN!  I got to use two new stitches and actually had to watch a video tutorial!  This really came in handy and I am glad the designer added this in as part of her pattern!

The Clove Beanie!!!

The designer is meticulous in her pattern set up. It is extremely easy to follow and all info is provided.  It states this pattern is intended for an intermediate knitter. However, I think that a confident beginner can take this on without a problem.

I hope that you will grab this pattern from @HocknChain upon it's release!  This hat will make a lovely, fun, modern, and fast knit for gifting this holiday season!  (Oops! D
id I just make you think of Chirstmas?!)






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