Okay, neither of these is technically brand new anymore, but they are both newly available as individual patterns through my Ravelry store.

You might recognize Fjordland, shown at right, which was first published in issue 7 of Pom Pom Quarterly (Winter 2013). I’ve been meaning to release it as an individual pattern ever since the rights reverted, and my new camera gave me the little push I needed. Fjordland is worked in fingering weight yarn – the pattern calls for Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light, and I can tell you it’s the perfect pattern for using up leftovers (partial sock yarn skeins, anyone?). The sample was actually knit with leftovers from my Amiina and Vasa samples! Check out the Ravelry page for more details and photos and to purchase it.

The other hat, shown at left, is called Cliff Park. This pattern was originally designed for LYS A Grand Yarn‘s Indie Club, and since A Grand Yarn was – up until last winter – located in Spokane, Washington, the hat was named after nearby public park Cliff Park. I love the combination of stripes and colorwork, and I especially love the yarn. Cliff Park calls for Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepherd’s Wool Worsted, a delightfully springy worsted spun yarn made from merino top. If you’ve only ever worked with superwash merino, get ready to have your mind blown. Merino is SO delightful when it hasn’t been superwash treated, and Shepherd’s Wool is incredibly soft and bouncy. It’s also availabe in a huge palette of colors, so there are endless potential color combinations. Find Cliff Park on Ravelry here to see more photos and purchase the pattern.

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Between all the hats I’ve released this year, plus the Fringe Hatalong, 2015 is feeling like the Year of the Hat. And speaking of the Fringe Hatalong, Karen’s put up the preview for hat #3 – the big reveal is happening next Thursday, June 18th, and I can’t wait!