Holly Go Lightly Hat

Many years ago I knitted a hat for each of my relatives for Christmas. I took photos, always intending to publish some of them. Now many years later, reviewing photos, I have decided to go ahead and do just that. This is the first in a series. Some will have companion cowls as well. This one is Holly Go Lightly as the holly border spreads and seems to fly around the edge. Optional berries add a little extra pop. If small balls of aran weight are in your stash, go ahead and use them for the small sections here. My colors were chosen as I have an olive color coat and a navy coat and no hat that I can grab to wear with either. This one works.