Still Friendly but a Different Pattern of Fair Isle Hats: Aspen Edition (knit)

Do you ever grab one of those free leaflet patterns at the craft store? I do. And often they just get stuffed into my project journal and never seen from again but this time, this time it was different. I've been on a fair isle kick and I saw this pattern and I had to give it a try. I used different yarn and used smaller needles for the ribbing. Will try again with more contrasting colors to make the fair isle pop out more but I do love the subtly of these two colors together. 

I haven't been able to find an electronic link to the pattern online but will add it once I find it!

My deviations from the pattern:

• US 10, 16" circulars for ribbing of 8 rows (approximately 2 inches) and then switched to US 11, 16" for rest of hat (the size the pattern calls for)
• used Red Heart Soft Essentials in Biscuit and Cream instead of Loops & Threads Cozy Wool in Velvet and Fleece
• Used 65 mm pom pom maker
• Finished measurements (leaflet didn't have finished measurements listed):
• height: 9 inches, not including pom pom
• circumference: 15 inches, unstretched
• fits a toddler/kid slightly slouchy due to long height (versus adult from original pattern using bulkier yarn)
• fits a teen or small adult head without any slouch, covers ears!

Here's my small adult head for size reference - didn't have willing small children interested in trying on the hat for comparison (at least not today!).

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