Olympic Love -- My Quest for Gold --- (Autumn Gold Hat)

I've been supporting our Olympic team and their quest for gold by parking myself in front of the TV every night-- cheering on our Team USA in their competitions, admiring our dedicated athletes and  their amazing talents, marveling at the incredible stories of the varied and complicated paths that brought each of them to the Olympics.  All the while, I've been knitting~~

 My Autumn Gold Hat

My own pattern, knitted in a cloche style -- the hat is made with a beautiful gold yarn accented with a sparkly carrier thread.  

One side of the hat is embellished with crochet flowers in a variety of Autumn colors. 

(The flowers begin in the front and encircle the hat all around one side.)  

A triple row of cables encircle the middle of the hat.

I left one side of the hat plain -- to accentuate the beautiful knitted design.

 With the brim left down, the hat becomes more of a

 "bucket" style. 

(This hat is SO warm --- you could wear it to Antarctica and your head would not get cold!!)

 

The sunflower is beaded -- 

and I've accented some of the flowers with vintage buttons.

I designed the hat so that you can wear the flowers in the front

or turn them to one side.

  

You will find a few of these listed in my Etsy shop

 right now.  

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I'm so proud of the Olympic athletes-not just our Team USA, but all of the athletes and the nations that they proudly represent.  I've watched and held my breath for these dedicated champions as they gave their best for their homelands.  Some of them are leaving this competition with medals of gold, silver, and bronze.  All of them, however, are returning to their homes with the knowledge that they each gave immeasurably of their talents. Their dedication to sport manifested as they represented their individual nations so proudly.  I've loved every minute of the telecast and I'm already looking forward to Rio!  (I'll be thinking of a special knitting project for that occasion too!!) 

My friend Taylor has just written an amazing Post on his blog this morning relating to the Olympics.  (He's the son of my best friend Mary - and we are SO proud of him!!)  You can read Taylor's post HERE.  I'm sure he'd love to hear from you if you have the time to leave a comment.

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Is it Fall yet?  Thank goodness- not yet--- but it is getting closer!!  I feel like Alice in Wonderland when she fell down the rabbit hole -- my life is a swirling jumble of little Harvest nests -- everywhere!  (These nests are the most beautiful yet!!)

xoxo,

Vicki