Skip to main content

Hat BINGO for Clinica

Hello knitters,

Clinica needs more hats! Our contact there told us that they handed out the last batch of hats we gave her in a matter of hours! So we need to make some more hats. To make this a fun challenge, I thought we could try a game of Hat BINGO. 

Click here for your card: GET A BINGO CARD

You'll see 24 squares, each with a pattern name, and one free space in the middle. To get a bingo, knit 5 hats - all the patterns in a row (across, down, or diagonal). If you use the free space, you still need to knit 5 hats, but one can be any pattern you like - on the card, a duplicate, or some other pattern or improvisation you like. Snap a photo of your 5 hats for proof of your bingo - there will be prizes! 

I've included a few patterns we've shared on the website, and the rest are all free patterns on Ravelry. Many of them are adult size, but you can usually size down for a kid's hat (leave a comment if you need guidance on sizing a pattern down). Or just make an adult size - Clinica can use those too! Most of these are simple patterns, and a few are a little more challenging, with simple cables or stranded colorwork.

The above link randomly generates a card, so if you don't like your card, just click the link again until you get one you like. 

Here are the links to all the hat patterns. They are all free! They all use worsted weight yarn and approximately a US 7 needle (you can probably go up to 8 or down to 6 in most cases). If you have trouble accessing any of these patterns, leave me a comment here. 

Have fun with this! Let's see what we can do. I can't wait to see all your beautiful hats.

Note: If you don't have time to knit 5 hats, do not worry! All of your knitted contributions are appreciated, and we all have seasons of prolific knitting and drier spells. You are a valued member of this group regardless of your output. Feel free to use this list as a resource/inspiration/future planning if you don't want to play Hat BINGO. 

The List:

  1. Bankhead
  2. Barley
  3. Be Loving
  4. Beanie Lines
  5. Classic Cuffed Hat
  6. Ditto (cables)
  7. Earflap Hat (Boulder Community Knitting pattern)
  8. Essential Hat
  9. February Hat
  10. Gimme Shelter
  11. Graham
  12. July Hat
  13. June Hat
  14. Laurus (stranded colorwork)
  15. Luca's Hat
  16. Luuk 
  17. Mistake Stitch Hat (Boulder Community Knitting pattern)
  18. Mosaic Swirls (Boulder Community Knitting pattern)
  19. Respect Hat (my pattern)
  20. Rhys (stranded colorwork)
  21. Sailor's Rib Cap
  22. Swirl Hat
  23. Twistmas (twisted stitches)
  24. WW II Hat


Comments

  1. WynciaJanuary 15, 2021 at 4:37 PM

    I will have hats. I will look out for the drop off instructions! W

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. AmyJanuary 21, 2021 at 7:42 PM

      Thank you! Stay tuned for info on our next dropoff. If you subscribe (click on SUBSCRIBE at the top and give your email address), you will get email notifications of any new posts.

      Delete
  2. MeeraslnJanuary 17, 2021 at 11:13 AM

    We are a knitting group and hoping to contribute too. Please let us know drop off details! Thank You.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. AmyJanuary 21, 2021 at 7:42 PM

      Thank you! Stay tuned for info on our next dropoff. If you subscribe (click on SUBSCRIBE at the top and give your email address), you will get email notifications of any new posts.

      Delete
    2. MeeraslnJanuary 24, 2021 at 9:02 PM

      Hi Amy, Thank YOu. Yes I am subscribed, which is, lucky me, how I heard about making hats for clinic.

      Delete
  3. NitaJanuary 21, 2021 at 3:05 PM

    I’m currently making hats for the Bingo, but I have a question:
    I’m currently in San Carlos, Mexico and can’t go out to purchase yarn. Can I make the Twistmas pattern with worsted weight yarn?

    Thanks,
    Nita

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. AmyJanuary 21, 2021 at 7:44 PM

      Yes, worsted should work for that pattern. Thank you!

      Delete
    2. NitaJanuary 22, 2021 at 10:49 AM

      Thanks Amy. It worked perfectly.
      Where do I post my finished hats and card?

      Delete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

January meeting and announcing 24 in '24 challenge

 Hi knitters! Our next meeting is this Wednesday, January 10 from 3:00 to 4:30 at the Meadows branch of the Boulder Public Library. In January we will be knitting the hat pictured here. The pattern is below (click on it to enlarge), and you will need 50 g or 1.5 oz worsted weight yarn and US 8 (5 mm) 16 inch circulars and DPNs.  I'd also like to announce a fun challenge for the year: 24 in '24!  A while back, we worked on a project to make blankets for the local police to distribute to comfort people (especially children) involved in difficult and traumatic situations. A great group of people kept this going, and the Lafayette police are still receiving blankets to distribute. They said they can always use more blankets, so let's make that happen. The challenge is this: knit 24 squares in 2024. Each month, I'll share two stitch patterns, ranging from very simple and to more challenging. The patterns are just to keep you interested. You can knit them all, knit just the o
Post a Comment
Read more

March meeting

  Our next meeting will be Wednesday, March 13, from 3:00 to 4:30 at the Meadows branch of the Boulder Public Library.  The pattern for March is this striped and textured hat (pattern below, click to enlarge). You will need about 100 yards each of two colors of machine washable worsted weight yarn and a US 7 or 8 (4.5 or 5 mm) 16 inch circular needle and DPNs.  An update/correction on blanket squares: you don't have to seam them yourself, though you certainly can if you want to. Just bring finished squares, strips, or blankets to any meeting, and we'll make sure they all end up becoming blankets!  Roylene dropped off 60 hats at EFAA this month. There's plenty of cold weather left this season, so the hats will come in handy for families in need.  One more thing - Maggie and Judy from Shuttles will have some yarn for sale at the March meeting, and they will take cash or checks. No pressure, just if you're interested.  And here's the March hat pattern:
Post a Comment
Read more

August: Cowlapalooza

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, August 6 from 3:00 to 4:30 at the Meadows branch of the Boulder Public Library.  For August, we have SIX free cowl patterns that you can knit. Pick one or two, or knit them all! They are:  1. Oats by Tin Can Knits 2. Just Try It by Susan Ashcroft 3. Convertible Biking Cowl by Cris Dvic (can be knitted in a solid color, no image) 4. Cable and Seed (Giselle adapted my hat pattern from a few months ago to a cowl) 5. Simple Yet Effective by Tin Can Knits 6. Mistake Rib Cowl by Purl Soho You can go to the links above or pick up a printed copy at the August meeting. All of the patterns use worsted weight yarn, and you should generally be fine with US 7 or 8 (4.5-5 mm) 16 inch circular needles. If you don't have enough of one color, you could colorblock or stripe and use up some leftovers. In addition, we received a large yarn donation from Sister Carmen, so come and stock up for future Community Knitting projects! Hope to see you there. 
Post a Comment
Read more