Geek-A-Long, Patterns
2018 Geek-A-Long: Gwen Slouchy Hat
Apr
Hiya, Geek-A-Longers! The fourth week has come back around, so you know what that means. Time for you to download a premium pattern inspired by one of our favorite squares from years past. Just a quick reminder for those of you who might be just joining us, the premium patterns will be released on Ravelry for $6.00 each with $1.00 from every sale getting donated to Child’s Play Charity. You can view the complete schedule in the 2018 section of the Squares page. But for you, the patterns are free for a year and a day after their release with a coupon code in their Geek-A-Long post. So, without further do, I present the fourth pattern in our Geek-A-Long line: the Gwen Slouchy Hat.
You can get your Gwen Slouchy Hat pattern for free by clicking the link below and entering the code GWENSTACY at check out. (This coupon code will expire one year and a day from today, at which point it will be $6.)
A PDF will be emailed to you by Ravelry. You don’t need to be a Ravelry member to purchase the pattern, but if you are, the PDF will show up in your library.
In an alternate universe where Peter Parker doesn’t get bitten by a radio active spider, Gwen Stacey becomes Spider-Woman. This is her hat. Actually, it’s inspired by her costume, which is amazing with its fresh and modern take. It’s so much more than just another girl wearing Spider-Man’s blue and red suit.
Reminiscent of Gwen Stacy’s webbed hoodie, the stitch pattern of the Gwen Slouchy Hat let’s everyone know you’re in charge. This hat says, “I’m not the superhero’s girlfriend. I am the superhero.” Also, and before you ask, the ribbing is not knitted. This hat is 100% crocheted. The brim is created with slip stitches and creates a super stretchy rib that makes this hat a one size fits most situation. This hat looks excellent on Megan-Anne’s normal sized lady head and some how still manages to fit my giant noggin. I’m not saying it’s sorcery, but I’m not NOT saying it’s sorcery either.
Spider-Gwen first appeared on the 2017 Superhero blanket. And, I’m still kind of salty that there wasn’t enough room on it to include the webbing in inside her hood. This hat makes me feel a little bit better about not being able to have it on her portrait.
I knew I wanted to crochet this hat since Megan-Anne and I designed Fandom Yarn and named our light pink yarn after Gwen Stacy’s superhero alter ego. And I’m delighted to get to share it with you know. The pink accent that makes up the webbing motif on the hat was satisfying to make. It already has me thinking about making gloves and a cowl to match.
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~Jac
Gwen Stacy isn’t Spider-Man’s girlfriend. Peter Parker is Spider-Woman’s boyfriend. Boom. Knowledge drop.