A shortage of perfect hat

I consider myself a moderate minimalist, which means I don't want to have 21 hats for 21 outfits, but one perfect hat. Although as a moderate minimalist, two or three perfect hats would be fine. But going into this winter, I found I lacked that "perfect" hat. I love my Bracken Beanie, both for the hat and for the memories, but it's unwieldy to shove into a bag. I like my Kate Davies Knitting Season hat, but, when worn with something complicated, it's a lot. I wear Bousta Beanie on my bike, and so it's been relegated to that use only. So with the leftovers from Treetops, I decided to make a Latu, a relatively plain, slouchy beanie, with just the perfect amount of cable detailing.

I was sick Tuesday and Wednesday this week - I felt like crap and I couldn't talk so I was home from work and feeling some self pity. Knitting this hat was a bright spot. So simple, so perfect.

I like the way it looks with the brim folded

I like how it looks when it's unfolded and long. It's comfortable, it fits well and it was fun to knit. A winner of a project.

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