My Pattern Experience: INSULATE Hat

My Pattern Experience: The INSULATE Hat

First off, as a huge Doctor Who nerd, I have knit and crocheted many a Doctor Who item - his scarf, a pair of Tardis socks and a double-sided knit quilt that has been the bane of my existence for YEARS.  

This hat did not require years.  I whipped this up and was so excited to wear it.  I love the length, as it can hold my hair, and the sizing is perfect.  It's also simple enough that people who aren't nerds won't immediately call you out on being a nerd.

I give this pattern a 5/5 stars just because of how awesome it is!

Scouting Sunday: Craft Your Fitness Finds

Since this month here at This Crafting Life is all about New Year's Resolutions and New Projects, I thought I'd base my Scouting Sunday off of one of the world's most popular New Year's Resolutions:  Losing Weight, Getting Healthy and Fitness.  Today, I bring you crochet and knit projects from around Ravelry that all pertain to fitness in some way!

                                                         Yoga Socks

I really love yoga socks.  I love being barefoot, but I don't like it when I get cold.  I also love Yoga, so wearing these while I'm doing yoga makes it so my feet aren't as cold and I still have a great grip.  I love this crochet pattern and may have to try it out once my WIP's are all caught up!

To go with your yoga socks, you might as well make yourself a nice yoga mat carry case!  This way you can go in style and not have to carry that roll around!!!

Love listening to music while on the run, but hate the sweaty feeling of those neoprene bands?  Make your own out of soft yarn and a small strip of velcro and you'll be running in comfort in no time!!!            

Are you a cold weather runner?  Knit yourself this awesome run to live hat!

Here's another functional mp3 carrier, this time in knit!

 Need to wear a hat but hate the bulky feeling of your ponytail under the hat?  Here's one solution for you:

 And here's another!!!

And this clever hat has a built in pocket for those minimalist runners who only want to carry a key, and maybe a little cash.

Why not bring a little fancy and comfort to your bike at the same time?  I have seen a ton of great fancy yarns that would look awesome for those tassels!!!

Last, but not least, here's a great little carry case for your favorite water bottle when you're out at the gym or on long hikes!                               

Have you seen any great crochet or knit projects for the fitness fanatic?  If so, leave a comment below!!!!

Long and Lengthy Cowl {Knitting Pattern}

Long and Lengthy Cowl
Use a medium weight yarn, size 8 circular needle.

Cast on for the length that you want it to be, in my case I made it extra long- I can wrap the cowl three times around my neck.

R1: K around
R2: P around
R3: K around
R4: P around
R5-9: K around
R10: P around
R11-15: K around
R16: *YO, k2tog* around
R17: *k2tog, YO* around
R18-20: Repeat R16-17
R21-25: K around
R26: P around
R27-31 K around
R32: P around
R33: K around
R34: P around
R35: K around
Bind off with last row using the three needle method.


This is one of the first cowls that I ever made, it works up very quickly and very easily.  This is a great beginner project.  Enjoy!