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There’s something so frustrating yet so satisfying about decreasing helix stripes in the round… 😌

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Notes on Knitting California by Nancy Bates

Hhhnnnnng. Just. Look at that cover. Is that not absolutely gorgeous???

Yeah, so I saw this book at a yarn show last fall, and it's the reason that I wanted to learn stranded color work in the first place. At the time, I had a pretty limited budget, so I bought yarn and trusted that the book would be waiting for me later.

And I found out last week that my library system had several copies of the book, so needless to say, I smashed that hold button like it was bubble wrap. And then the only reason I didn't speed on my way to pick it up today was 'cuz my neighbor drove. (We are errand buddies. I highly recommend having an errand buddy!)

Right, so while I do madly adore California poppies, that's not the pattern that made me lose my mind. It's this one.

So.... yah, I need to make that. But I gotta learn a new skill first. Also, my mom wants to make it (tho maybe by converting the chart to crochet??) so I need a copy for her.

So, anyway, I'm clearly mad for the colorwork patterns in this book, but there are a few patterns that are cabled instead. There are also a few colorwork patterns that have a smidge of cabling to create a texture that supports the vibe of each hat.

I also like how each pattern has a 2-3 page introduction about the significance of each landmark or natural phenomenon that inspired a pattern. I know a decent amount of the trivia in the book, but there were still a few bits here and there that were new to me.

So is the book going to be good for people who aren't California dreamin'? Yeah, I think so. Maybe not every single pattern, but some of the patterns inspired by nature are just lovely out of context.

On the other hand, the author also created beanie patterns for every single national park. You can get those separately or all in one book as well. Check out the website here!

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Stitching up designs

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The Neo Collection

Splitsville Shortie Beanie Neo(w) Got My Back Knitted Cat Beanie Splitsville XL Beanie Folded Brim Stripe Kitty Cap

Cotton Crochet Bucket Hat

Leekbong Helix Slouchy Beanie

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My Seed Row, Nordic Night, and Railroad beanies are now available in multiple colors!

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We’ve all said it to ourselves when casting on a new project when we already have enough WIPs...and it’s always a lie. 😂

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Knitter’s Pride reposted one of my photos to their Instagram!!! ❤️ I’m so incredibly happy, they’re hands down my favorite knitting tool company and I never thought they’re pick my picture to repost in a million years. And I thought my new Karbonz coming in the mail would be the only thing worth posting about this week, haha. What a way to start a week! 😭