tom and I

Old friend Tom Marsan and I. He's wearing one of the original Marsan Watchcaps. This one I knit for him 12 years ago!

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infidel2 says:

I don't know if anyone else has commented to you about this, but funnily enough I'm right now sitting in a town just outside Paris, in France, looking for a way (an easy way) to use up some knitting wool. I came across your hat, was captivated by the idea of an old flame wearing it for so long -- so much longer than the relationship, so clicked for your photo. And it's lovely. The hat too. Too bad about the relationship - you both look like nice people.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

staceyjoy says:

How curious... Thanks, we are nice {mostly! :->} And we've remained friends, which is lovely.

Why this picture has gotten 979 hits {as of now} is a total mystery, though! I really want to know where they're coming from!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

infidel2 says:

From a hat story on a knitting pattern you posted - you told a very nice story, which compels people to click on the photo to see the magic thing.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

staceyjoy says:

I know it's linked to from there. but I had no idea that many people are looking at the pattern! Damn! Thanks for the tip! Happy knitting!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

catsmeat says:

Here's someone else who "stumbled" on your knitting pattern and took a look at the pic as well!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Knittibell (Annie) says:

It's a very popular pattern! I'm knitting it right now, also for an old flame, now friend! Thanks so very much for the pattern!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

tringenz says:

I also came here via the link from your pattern, but my chain of clicks started here:flickr.com/photos/39549049@N00/88876194/in/po ol-knithat/ - a nice hat; I'l have to make it some time.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

LunarAwe says:

I too went from pattern to photo. It is a *great* story. I actually started out on your contest entry on Knitting for Men (which I found out about because the winner was amazed that she won). It *is* a great hat pattern.

Thanks!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

hornrimsylvia says:

knitting this hat up for my new father-in-law in some brown-colored brown sheep. it is looking FANTASTIC! thanks for the pattern! great story too!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

staceyjoy says:

You're welcome, Hornrim! Enjoy!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

knittgirlcolorado says:

I just wanted to say that I have been looking for a great pattern for a hat and when I found yours on patternworks I was absolutely thrilled. it is just what I was picturing!! It is amazing that I could come across such a great tried and true pattern! It is a great story!!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

staceyjoy says:

thank you so much for your sweet comment, knittgirlcolorado! I hope you enjoy knitting it!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Schroefoe says:

I ran across your hat pattern some time ago...but never really tried DPNs or circular knitting so I was scared of even taking the risk! It gets cold up here in the fall, and what really made me take the jump into finally knitting beyond a scarf was my Hop-Pop (who enjoys long walks but needs some warm hats for the winter!). He loves that cap so much! I just wanted to say thanks for the pattern. It was a real confidence booster and a lovely gift!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

staceyjoy says:

thank you for trying the pattern, chaidreamer! I am so glad it worked out well.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

judiwins says:

I am in minnesota .knit my first stocking hat this week,hope to someday be able to knit your watchcap,,looks too complicated for me.right now ,thanks for posting your nice story,,I think its time to make your friend another cap
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

staceyjoy says:

I'm sure Mr. Marsan would agree with you, judiwins. :-D
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Stefanie Japel says:

Staceyjoy,

I've made this hat for all of my brothers-in-law, a nephew, my Father-in-law, and my husband. And they all LOVE them. This is a group of guys who don't wear hats. They even steal them back and forth from each other...one B.I.L. ended up with 3 one Christmas, through cunning and wiley thieving. I just printed out the pattern to make them new ones this Christmas. LOVE the pattern.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

staceyjoy says:

thank you so much for the kind words, Stef! This is a pretty much a no-nonsense hat, maybe that's why macho guys will wear it when they won't wear anything else. Mr. Marsan is exactly the same way. Hope the recent revisions enable them to fit better.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

joellemariephoto says:

i discovered the pattern when searching for a hat to make my grandfather. the story was lovely so i clicked through to the picture! I am a little confused by the part in the pattern where the twist happens, but I am going to see if my boyfriend (also a knitter) will lend a helping hand (maybe then I will make him one too). Thank you for posting the pattern! it is great to see that the hat was appreciated for so long.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

angelsgate says:

Dearest Stacey,
I always thought my brother was a damn fool to let you get away. I felt he had met his match when he met you. I often wondered if he thought this too. After all he is still wearing your hat!
I know he would love to hear from you.
Great to see you have your own shop and are doing well.
Cheers, LMJ
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Krazy Kim says:

I found your link through your "Old Flame Still Wearing Your Hat" story, too. I linked from the Noro Lovers group on Ravelry. Now, even though it's summer here in sunny Southern California, I have an itch to knit your hat! (In Noro stripes, of course!)
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

emjayknits says:

Going to use this pattern for some hats for homeless project my knitting group is going to do.

THANKS! Looks great!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

staceyjoy says:

That's lovely, emjayknits, thanks for letting me know!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

MeadowlarkGurl says:

Yeah... stumbleupon sent me here (well, actually sent me to the hat pattern, which made me click this link) and I'm glad.

Good stories are heartwarming. :)

This will be my very first hat!!! It's for my son the wildland firefighter. Gosh I hope it looks as good as yours. Even HALF as good!!!!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

9kestral9 says:

Be prepared to meet men if you knit this hat in public... There are so many men who silently lust for one of these gems.

I knitted this hat for Dad as a radiation therapy cap. He's terminally ill with brain cancer. I lengthened the middle section, so that the tube was 10" before finishing it. Dad likes his watch hats to cover his ears.

I made one for my mother. I used some baby blue yarn left over from another project to make a blanket stitch edging, as well as a tassel. This feminizes a man's hat. I shortened the tube by 1/2 inch, compared to Dad's.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

staceyjoy says:

I'm so glad your Dad liked it, 9kestral19...that made my day. Thank you.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

fbrartist says:

Thank you for the pattern, my husband uses and abuses hats, and I need one that will last through may Maine winters (and Falls, and Springs!) Yours has proven itself, and I am excited to knit it up for him for Christmas!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

staceyjoy says:

fbrartist, I once resuscitated a green watchcap for Tom that had been left in a van, soaking wet, smushed under some other stuff, filthy. It was gross. I washed it out, and Mr. Marsan probably still has it! These are made for abuse. :-D
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

STVNLRA says:

I was researching men's hats to knit & found the link to your pattern on Ravelry. Nice story & nice looking hat. Will make one for my husband, Thanks for sharing!

~L
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

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