Let me preface the rest of the story by admitting that the pattern sounded complicated and used knitting needles and techniques that I had never heard of. My sister was very clear when she accepted the challenge, "I only knit. I DON'T crochet." So when she went through the pattern and saw not only the techniques but the fact there was crocheting involved, she said, "I don't know, Aim..." I giggled, handed her the bag of supplies and said, "You've totally got this. Easy Peazy. Either you'll figure it out or find a way around it." So she did.
I had a hard time finding enough (or ANY) of the right color of yarn suggested by the pattern. All I could find was much softer and less structurally supportive so she fought her way through that challenge, too, and the results are so stinkin' cute that I added on a 4th order for the girl's cousin! She's likely a little too grown up for a reindeer hat but maybe she can wear it around her cousins over the holiday.
When you add on the fact that both families are big hunters, the little twist of irony makes it all even sweeter! I can't wait to see the girls dressed in their gear!
The pattern or individually sold hats can be found on Etsy by Two of Wands if you are interested in your own.
