Craftsbytaps

I’m not near Minneapolis but I love the idea of this hat. I have purchased a copy of the pattern and will knit then wear in solidarity to those who are being I humanely rounded up or have lost their lives at the hands of these masked thugs.

You may have seen this already, but ICYMI (in case you missed it), here's the Melt the ICE Hat, created by .

The backstory:" In the 1940s, Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a form of visual protest against N**i occupation of their country. Within two years, the N**is made these protest hats illegal and punishable by law to wear, make, or distribute. As purveyors of traditional craft, we felt it appropriate to revisit this design.

All proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to the LynLake community of businesses who will distribute the funds to those impacted by the actions of ICE."

Rav links:
KNIT VERSION - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/melt-the-ice-hat
CROCHETED VERSION - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/melt-the-ice-crochet-version

2026 so far 📚 🧶

First make of the year is something for me. I don’t wear a winter hat often, I usually just wear a headband if anything but I need something to wear over wet hair after swimming. Loved the challenge of the colour work and beautiful colour changes made by the Noro Silk Garden. The main colour black, Cascade 100% wool, helps the colours to pop.
Pattern ‘Louisa’ available on Ravelry

Book blanket catch up. Think I will have to continue into 2026 to get a full blanket :)

Missed this one, my favourite book of 2023.

Big catch up of my though I will admit I’m making squares for any book I have on hand which were read other years. Want to have more than a lap blanket 😆

Sounds like something I could watch and knit too!

🧶 The Game of Wool: Tom Daley Hosts Channel 4’s Groundbreaking New Knitting Competition
Olympic champion Tom Daley is trading diving boards for knitting needles in The Game of Wool, a brand-new competition series coming to Channel 4 later this year.

Set in the picturesque Scottish countryside, this feel-good format will feature 10 skilled knitters from across the UK as they battle through a series of creative and technical challenges. From intricate patterns to bold fashion statements, contestants will compete to earn the title of Britain’s first-ever TV knitting champion.

The show promises stunning scenery, crafty showdowns, and wholesome rivalry — and with Daley (a passionate knitter himself) at the helm, expect lots of heart and inspiration too.

❓Will you be tuning in to see who stitches their way to victory in The Game of Wool?

Catch up of my . I had to leave a few books back in NZ no room in my suitcase 😆 so matched the yarn to a photo.

Latest addition to my
This was a long book at 723 pages but I loved every page. A sweeping tale of love, deceit and identity set in the 19th century Scotland. Ann-Marie MacDonald is one of my favourite authors.

Granny square book blanket progress. Including 2024 books that I still have copies of 😁 Trying to use remnant yarn but so hard not to go out and get other colours!