Nicole from the podcast Stash and Burn, is wearing the best slouchy beret, made using the Basic Tam pattern from The Knitter’s Book of Handy Patterns. Knit up in the Gusanito colorway, eggplant.

Vera is wearing a sweater with arresting diagonal eyelets, made from a Russian pattern. She used a lovely color of Cascade 220.

Lorraine shows off the gorgeous poncho made from a pattern in an old issue of Interweave Knits. She used Encore Chunky.

Patty’s cozy blanket is made up of crocheted squares using a medley of Encore Chunky shades.

And finally, Susan’s kids show off their fabulous handknit hats, from left to right Beth, Claire and Maggie.