It's Fall, Right?

I have mixed feelings about rain... I hate getting soaked, but I love being indoors looking and listening to the gray world through the window. Though this morning, I'm leaning more towards dislike with regards to rain, because it seems to have brought back the warmth and humidity of summer with it. I mean, its 73 degrees with 100% humidity.... on the last day of September...

I'm a bit bitter because I am excited to finally wear all of the hats I've been making, scarves I've pulled out of the closet, and that cardigan I finally got around to blocking. I know the cold weather will be here soon, but I'm too impatient! I have too many knitted things to wear!

This week I finished a cozy new headband design. The pattern is not available yet, but I am preemptively sharing the finished sample. It seems like my projects as of late have been "secret" submission pieces, and I want to actually share something I've been working on. 

Almost done this design, but I don't know if I'll have enough @berrocodesign yarn to finish it! I guess if I run out I can always go yarn shopping! #knitting #knit #knitstagram #instaknit #knittersofinstagram #yarn #yarnporn #alpaca #diy #handmade #fashion #headband #newenglandknitting

A photo posted by Meghan Huber (@newenglandknitting) on Sep 23, 2015 at 3:08pm PDT

This headband is knit in the round lengthwise, like a long tube to fit the circumference of the head, and then seamed at the edges. The headband is also reversible, featuring a honeycomb pattern on one side and rows of crossed stitches on the other. Double the design and double the warmth!

Finished this cozy headband and of course it's 70 degrees and humid today. Just have to wait until winter I guess... In the mean time I'm finishing up the pattern. #knitting #knit #knitstagram #knittersofinstagram #instaknit #yarn #alpaca #handknit #handmade #diy #crafts #crafty #hobby #headband #newenglandknitting

A photo posted by Meghan Huber (@newenglandknitting) on Sep 29, 2015 at 6:18am PDT

The sample pictured used one skein of Berroco Ultra Alpaca (Worsted, 50% Wool/%50 Alpaca, 215 yds/100g) in Winter Rice. I'm currently working a second sample in Malabrigo Rios (Worsted, 100% Superwash Merino Wool, 210 yds/100g) in Pearl Ten.

Here's the reverse side of the headband I posted yesterday. Now to write this bad boy up! #newenglandknitting #knitting #knittersofinstagram #knitstagram #strikking #tricot #alpaca #handmade #diy #crafts #crafty #headband

A photo posted by Meghan Huber (@newenglandknitting) on Sep 30, 2015 at 7:36am PDT

Once I finish writing the pattern, I will put a call out on ravelry for test knitters. If you are interested, put your ravelry name in the comments and I will earburn you!