Free Hat Friday + A Softee Chunky Giveaway!

It’s time for another Free Hat Friday! We’re celebrating the launch of the new & improved Bernat Softee Chunky and getting you ready for cold-weather dressing by bringing you a new, exclusive free hat pattern every Friday this month!

This week, we’re featuring this cute and cozy kids’ Spiral Hat! Crocheted in Bernat Softee Chunky Ombres and topped with an adorable pompom, this hat is a great way to brighten up your little ones’ wintery wardrobes.

Spiral Hat

Every week on Free Hat Friday, we’re giving away 3 balls of Softee Chunky to one lucky randomly selected commenter.  Congratulations to the winner of last week’s giveaway, Jessica Kline!

Want to be this week’s winner? Entering is as easy, just tell us about your favorite colors for winter garments and accessories!  Do you stick with sophisticated neutrals, embrace the wintery weather with dark, moody hues, or do you like to lighten up with brights?
Let us know in the comments of this post and you could be this week’s winner!

We’ll be accepting entries until next Thursday, September 20th.  Look out for the winner of this week’s giveaway in our next Free Hat Friday post!

Good luck, and happy stitching!

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226 Responses to Free Hat Friday + A Softee Chunky Giveaway!

  1. Nicole Esposito says:

    I love to use warm reds and oranges to add a little pick me up to my winter wardrobe!

  2. Aleah says:

    What a cute pattern! Can’t wait to try it

  3. Uschi Kühnel says:

    Brown and black…

  4. MariaEdZed says:

    If only it got cold enough to wear these cute hats where I live – I’d have to donate them to charity.

  5. Kathleen Peters says:

    I would love to win this. In any color….Thanks for the opportunity.

  6. Tammy Hutchinson says:

    I love different shades of greens and also varigated greens! They are so pretty!!

  7. Janet Raymond says:

    Winter lasts far too long in Winnipeg! Bring on the bright colours!

  8. Shari G says:

    I love anything in Teal or black

  9. Tava M Dennis says:

    I use the bright and neutral colors to accessorize with my attire.

  10. Diane Morabito says:

    Bernat is my yarn of choice, whether it’s for a baby project, afghans, or a chunky project like sweaters, hats and mitts.
    Can’t wait to try the new Softee Chunky!!!!

  11. Holly says:

    Dark and moody hues for me but bright vivid colours for the girls! :)

  12. Brenda Carpenter says:

    I like a dark coat. It is the perfect background for scarves, hats, gloves, and brooches. I like them all bright and bold!

  13. Sandy S says:

    Bright-winter is a great time to show off a lot of color.

  14. justyna kopac says:

    My favorite color is purple.

  15. I can’t wait to make this hat…or a bunch of them! I LOVE bright colors in the winter. It breaks up the monotony of the darker and more neutral colors.

  16. Kathleen Lyle says:

    Depends on which part of winter we are in, if it’s sept through Nov I love the autumn colors, I live in Wa state so it’s winter even when it’s NOT lol, I love the oranges and browns mostly but I do love all the fall colors, but once we get into Dec and on I love the Christmas colors, reds greens, whites, creams, blacks!

  17. Carol Sullivan says:

    I usually knit/crochet winter accessories for kids, and I like to use brighter colors for those. It’s more fun for the kids and for the knitter!

  18. Jackie Watson says:

    I like mixing dark black or brown with pink or green for winter accessories! Oh I also like a navy blue with neon green!

  19. Amy says:

    My favorite colors in general are black, red, grey and blues. I’ve recently been branching into green, but for Winter, I like to stick with black, red and grey. That way, I don’t have to worry as much about whether my winter wear matches my shoes or my outfit.

  20. Katherine Zalewski says:

    I love bright colors for my winter accessories and my hubby likes grey. I ‘d love to make some of these hats for my nieces and nephews for Christmas…

  21. Sheriva says:

    I love browns and reds…any variation of these colors. But, this winter I am going all in for a pop of color w/some neon orange, shades of yellow, pink and greens.

  22. Heather Osbak says:

    For winter I like to use a bright colour paired with a jewel tone; something like a lemon yellow with forest green.

  23. Carrie Evans says:

    I love bright colors in the winter!! It adds some cheer when you’re shivering and it’s freezing cold!!

  24. Amy says:

    I love a little of both moody hues and bright colors, depends on if it’s for me or my daughters. My personal favorite is nice deep reds for myself.

  25. Andree says:

    For me it really depends who I`m knitting for, but if I`m knitting for no one in particular I gravitate towards rich jewel tones.

  26. Jo says:

    I like neons for winter accessories.

  27. Janice Whitby says:

    For winter, I see so many people with color choice to compliment their jackets. Kids like bright colors, while adults like warm muted colors. Even women like feminine colors like white, pink, red, purple, maroon and burgundy, while men go for grey, black, greens and blue. For teens, it’s variegated colors, and I have been getting requests from tween and teen boys on green cargo yarn for hats and scarves.

  28. Tara O'Hearn-St.Amand says:

    At this time I am making hats with colors from my kids schools and there sports teams. It varies from black/red to green/white and blue/white. But when I make regular hats and mitts I like using bright colors. Colors that would stand out if you lost them in a snowbank. :)

  29. cathy w says:

    I love nice cheery colors to lift up my mood :-D

  30. gail haebler says:

    I like to use bright colors in contrast with fall colors for winter.

  31. Joanne Moore says:

    I enjoy bight colors for winter as the days are often gray and dreary and it brightens things up.

  32. Andria says:

    I like the wintery colors, like dark blues and white. It reminds me of snow.

  33. Michael Casebier, Jr. says:

    I like deep winter colors and very fond of wine/burgundy colors. I love that deep color with forest green.

  34. Diane Robins says:

    I love to make hats ! This past summer i made 6 sun hats for children and Adults. I am looking forward to some bright fall colours and to try out the new Bernat Softee chunky Ombers .This spiral pattern looks like a winner to me.

  35. Cheryl Brown says:

    I love the colors of purple (all hues), oranges and reds. Really need color to help get through the winter. Winning a skein of the Softee Chunky would be awesome to share with my crochet class because we will be crocheting the chunky scarves soon.

  36. Leanne L says:

    I love “comfy” colors, like pink and gray. To me they embody winter because they remind me of a comfy pair of sweats that I’d wear curled up on the sofa with a blanket and a cup of cocoa. :)

  37. Rhoda Yazza says:

    Hope to win, love all colors and yarns.

  38. Cheryl Jacobo says:

    I love jewel tones in the winter!

  39. Angela Klawitter says:

    It really depends on who I am making it for. Most of the time I use bright colours for kids and deeper colours for adults like burgundy, dark blue and I always love a vibrant green.

  40. LISA SUGGS says:

    I love the ombres, how they change colors every few stitches seems to keep me motivated to keep going, and see if I can create a pattern with them.

  41. Vickie Mejorado says:

    I like purples and reds.

  42. Lynnette Soderberg says:

    For myself, I love to work with dark greens and purples. But when I knit for my daughter she always loves bright pink and orange.

  43. PJ H says:

    I like a blue. It’s a washed denim blue, but not made any more. :(

  44. Sandra story says:

    I love to make these fun hats for my grandchildren … Fun to give and keeps their heads warm.

  45. Karin McCloskey says:

    I live in the Northwest and in keeping with that mood, I tend to use darker, moodier colors.

  46. Olivia says:

    I love blues combined with grays – like the winter skies!

  47. Marcia Willison says:

    I love neutrals with a little olive and winter white thrown in.

  48. I love this! I think I’ll have to make one for my grandaughter!

  49. Linda Alexander says:

    looking forward to useing your new yarn

  50. Vyvyan Lucas says:

    I love to brighten up the winter with bold colors.

  51. Missy CF says:

    Hats are my favorite to crochet!

  52. Lori Havert says:

    My favorite colors for winter garments are oranges, reds, and yellows. Makes me feel bright and sun-shiney when the sun starts setting earlier.

  53. Param says:

    I like to mix it up. For adults, I tend to stick with neutrals, and, for kids, I like to use bright fun colors.

  54. lora baker says:

    I love dark moody colors for winter

  55. Ann says:

    I go bright in winter….stick with a black jacket and then any color is fair game…hats are so much fun to make and can knit up so quick in chunky yarn that you can have a different color each day:)…gloomy and gray outside, but color on my head please….thank you!

  56. Ruth wiseman says:

    heres hopping i win

  57. Renee Van Dixhoorn says:

    I love bright fall colours and enjoy crochetting with these colours all year long. But during the winter I try to use bright colours to lift my mood. Also, I never tire of the tried and true black, white and neutral tones.

  58. Diane Pitzel says:

    Very cool look!

  59. Virginia Smith says:

    I like neutrals with a splash of bright color. A red scarf adds pizzazz to an otherwise bland outfit. Also, it helps to brighten my mood on gloomy winter days.

  60. Brenda Davis says:

    Winter garments are comfort clothes! greys, blacks and burgundy. However! Scarves, mittens and hats must be bright and bold! purples/blues/reds and greens!!

    Those beautiful colors along with your selection of yarns make crocheting for charity such a wonderful thing! the kids in PICU enjoy getting the small gifts as long as they are bright! They say it makes them feel better. I wrap mine up separately for the hospital to hand out. It’s a great feeling to volunteer!

  61. jesse k says:

    I am a big fan of rusty orangey colors right now, looks good with black, brown, and even camel colored coats!

  62. Kim Eadie says:

    I like to mix things up for winter. Depending on what and who I am making garments for, I try to go with their personality. I have 12 grandchildren, so there needs to be alot of different colours and patterns, so no one has the same thing. lol. Their ages rein from 18 months to 12 years old, with 2 more new babies on the way, so there is definately alot of fun with so many different shades, colors and patterns. Knitting and crocheting year round is a regular hobby in my life. The spiral hat pattern looks like another fun project to add for this winter.

  63. Anne Sturtevant says:

    I love knitting in RED and WHITE for winter and the holidays…especially white snowflakes on a red background.

  64. janice murphy says:

    i like burgandy’s, browns, and greens…………but during the dead of winter……………i will definately top that off with a bright pink or bright green just to give me some colour…………

  65. Tracey says:

    My winter colors seem to be darker, but any color of yarn is great!

  66. Kay Fisher says:

    I love the jewel tones for the fall – deep teal, rich purple, garnet, bright olive green, any color with the rich tones of gems! And I love this hat pattern – very cute. I make hats for needy kids at Christmas time, so this pattern will get a real workout!

  67. Myrna Jackson says:

    I have to say that my favorite colors are my kids favorite colors, yellow, green, and purple.

    I find now that so much of my crafting revolves around making things for them, and chunky yarn helps me to feel more accomplished since I can finish a project in one sitting~

  68. Amanda says:

    Dark reds are my favorite for winter

  69. Rebekah H. says:

    I love neutral colors but the deeper blues are my favorite for this time of year. Hoever, for the kids I go with their favorite color when chosing arn for them. Thanks and I would love to win!

  70. Judy Hurlburt says:

    I like to embrace winter with the deeper colours but neutrals are so easy to mix and match. Keep up the good work!

  71. Pam M says:

    Historically, I’ve stuck with neutrals..for some reason, I’m heading into the deeper blues, greens, and burgundies. Love to have the option to play! ;-)

  72. Donna Sharkey says:

    I always go for the dark moody hues – I love ombre’s!

  73. Laura Vermillion says:

    My favorite colors for winter garments and accessories are the dark colors like browns, black, greys, dark greens.

  74. Susan DeLaRosa says:

    I like neutral colors for winter. I use neutrals for the hat but I jazz them up with vibrant contrasting colors to give my hats a splash of color.

  75. Jamie Gulden says:

    I love greens and cooper tones for fall, deep purples blue, heck I love em all.

  76. Carrieann Marcicki says:

    I love pairing bright colors with blacks, or greys in the winter. This year I am drawn to bright blues.

  77. Kate says:

    I love to use bright colours to add to the darkness of winter. Bright oranges, reds and pinks especially!

  78. Katharine says:

    I definitely like to embrace the dark, moody weather. I especially like a dark grey.

  79. val boda says:

    This hat looks like it would be fun and easy to make!

  80. Ashley McCormick says:

    I love jewel tones for winter mixed with muted and cozy greens and browns. The traditional fall colors are a great way to showcase that one piece that is saturated with gorgeous and rich purples and blues and deep reds and oranges. I love to work these colors into the hats and scarves I make for the winter months. It is an unexpected mini explosion of color where you lease expect it.

  81. Alexis says:

    Love the bright colors against the white snow :)

  82. Jessie C. says:

    For winter colors I love dark browns, light/dark blues and usually dark greens.

  83. Widget says:

    I like rich colors like wine, espresso, hunter, gold….colors of the leaves!

  84. Jo-Ann O'Neill says:

    This is the only yarn I use and especially the Softee Baby as it provides such good form for baby clothes. The colors go beyond the traditional baby pastels. I just completted a boys suit in Flannel and the Marl. Bring on mopre of the untraditional colors in the Baby Softee :)

  85. Beth says:

    Sweet! This is very cute and looks to make up quick! Thanks!

  86. Karen T. says:

    I love fall colors… even into winter. The oranges, yellows, dark greens are beautiful.

  87. brandi isham says:

    I love using bright colors! Usually tone it down with black or white but I have alot of stuff to make this year for winter! :)

  88. Diana Lowe says:

    Love the yarns n patterns enjoy making hats very much!!keeps my mind and hand eye coordination working especial after the Tia s n stoke issues I deal with on a daily basis.

  89. KAREN LIOCANO says:

    My fav colors for winter garments are winter white and pumpkin for the fall, and that purplish blue with silver for winter

  90. Denae says:

    Colors! I always gravitate towards purple (my fav) but I like deep, rich colors for fall and winter. This winter I’m picking some bright, almost fluorescent colors as well.

  91. Kirsten Winkel says:

    I love jewel tones, so winter is a great time to showcase them.

  92. surraiya ali says:

    I love fall colors,some time I mix fall and spring colors.they make me happy and kind a relex.

  93. Caroline Ives says:

    Definitely like to brighten winter with bright colours for my kid-related projects. For teens and adults I generally use darker or neutral hues.

    Thanks for the new free pattern!

    Caroline
    Keswick, ON
    Canada

  94. Michele Gifford says:

    My 6 year old daughter loves PINK! Anything pink! And she loves it when I make her stuff, even if its a little blankie for one of her baby dolls. Personally I like grays for my winter wear…and all kinds of blue and green for my boys and my DH.

  95. Laura F. says:

    Bright colors! Always bright colors. I’m a summer gal, so I need something to cheer me up during cold weather. And I love knitting hats and scarves because they’re quick projects making them very satisfying.

  96. Joanna Chiasson says:

    My fovorite winter color is dark purple! :)

  97. amy knoblaugh says:

    I Love winter its Hat and scarf season and i always use Bernat yarn …..so soft !

  98. Jan says:

    I love bright colours for drab winter :)

  99. mindy lucas says:

    shades of blue & teals for myself but bright for my little one

  100. I love colors in the winter that are warm and inviting!

  101. Monique Hunsley says:

    I love the school yard and think it would make beautiful hats for kids or teens. The bright orange is really in this year. Sleepytime and Peas in a pod would make wonderful baby hats. Thanks Monique

  102. Rita Mullins says:

    Love reds, brown, and teals for the winter

  103. Kathleen Kellenbenz says:

    Those hats look great. I have eight grandchildren and one on the way, and that pattern would look good on them, made with soffee chunky. I hope I win.

  104. Linda Holt says:

    I like the spirited colors as well as the wintery colors, i.e.,

    29134 School Yard

    29531 Midwest Chintz

    29012 Nature’s Way

    28047 Grey Ragg

    got these spiral hats, etc.

  105. I like brighter, bolder colors for winter when I make something for other people. For myself I stick with the neutral colors

  106. Ellen Hollandsworth says:

    I love using browns and grays, but mixed with a bright color too!

  107. Lenora says:

    I love brights and darks mixed. Like maroon with bright pink and Silver grey. OR Navy with Bright Blue and Silver grey.

  108. I like the colors of the chunky yarn, and it looks soo… soft!

  109. Michelle McLennan says:

    I usually stick with blacks and whites for myself, but I have two young girls who tend to pick cheerier colours for their winter clothes. :)

  110. Mary Murray says:

    This year it seems to be any color in the ‘rose-berry’ shades.

  111. Linda Rumsey says:

    I like knitting with greys and blues for sweaters but love bright colours for scarves and socks! Also cream for anything with cables.

  112. Terri says:

    I like bright colours for winter. Nothing is more cheerful than pulling on bright colours to counter the drab gray of an overcast day. Also, snow seems much prettier when scattered over brightly coloured yarn in the form of mittens, hats, and scarves.

  113. I like the dark green and purples as a fun contrast without being to wacky. I can save that for summer

  114. Nancy says:

    I like dark colors for winter. Lately I’ve been using camo.

  115. Lynn Lawson says:

    Winter for me is dark colors but with bright accents. A dark blue scarf with a bright yellow flower.

  116. Knittingdancer on Ravelry says:

    I like bright colors to add cheer to a dull dreary gray day.

  117. Judith says:

    I love purples, blues and winter whites!

  118. Violet says:

    I love using bright and/or pastel colors for winter wear. Anything that adds color to a drab winter day is acceptable.

  119. Monica Ballinger says:

    I like to use blues and whites for winter time! My favorite colors for winter time! This would be so fun!

  120. Linda Kennedy says:

    I pretty much stick with boy/girl colors. I’m in Arizona and our winter is everyone elses summer.
    Mostly I crochet wonderfully happy colors into afghans for sick children in the hospital. I try to keep the colors happy and interesting.
    Could you do more corchet items on the blog, please? My mind understands knitting, but my fingers won’t follow instructions. Or at least put a link to where I can convert the knit pattern into crochet.

  121. Jessica says:

    I like brights to spruce up my black wool coat.

  122. Rebecca Mumford says:

    I like to use brighter colors for Winter garments but especially for Winter accessories. They brighten up my mood, and those who I gift them to. Also, you can find a person better in a snowstorm when they’re wearing them :-)

  123. Kim says:

    I LOVE to crochet in bright colors for the winter to chase away the blues! My fave this year is purple tones for girls and bright blues for guys!

  124. Helena Georgette says:

    I really like the look of the hats!

  125. Anna says:

    I like to knit solid colored beanies, and then knit patterns in them. My favorite patterns are superhero logos:)

  126. Stacey says:

    Warm colors are my favorite for winter

  127. Mikalah Rennells says:

    I would actually use most any color. It would just depend on my mood that day.

  128. Elizabeth Rios says:

    I would love to knit or crochet hats for all my grandchildren in these softee chunky yarns. So many wonderful colors to choose.

  129. Shenelle says:

    I like browns, ivorys, and reds for fall.

  130. Barb Saari says:

    Love the brights to liven things up!

  131. Marolee Smith says:

    Winter accessories need to be bright and cheerful.

  132. Melissa Smith says:

    I love using blues, whites or cream, and dark reds, but my kids and my husband love brights, so I tend to do both.

  133. If I am making something for me, my husband, or my son then I stick to neutrals – usually black. If I am making something for my girls then I use bright “girly” colors.

  134. Sue McKeever says:

    I love the deep, rich colors of burgundy and forest green. They remind me of the holidays and all the war feelings of gathering family and friends together to celebrate. I also love the calming effect of deep blues and whites together.

  135. Chantale Bailey says:

    I usually stick with neutrals or light blues for myself in the winter, for the kids I go a little brighter. I can not wait to try this hat. I bought a bright orange chunky yarn and was wondering what to make with it. This would be perfect and a scarf to match it.

  136. Amy Lou Foltz says:

    I love to use different shades of blue or green mostly soft colors against the stronger color

  137. Brandi Cutrer says:

    It really depends on who it is for. I usually match colors to personality rather than season. My daughter gets girly pastels and my niece gets moody dark colors. Men usually get something related to a favorite team:)

  138. sally lane says:

    I like the fall colors

  139. ann says:

    I like browns/neutrals for clothing, but accessories are where I add some color.

  140. I think brites are the best especially for the kids. They stand out and the kids like them better.

  141. Marie-Andrée says:

    During winter i love bright colors, just to add some to this monochromatic season!!! :D

  142. Linda Walsh says:

    I love bright colors in the winter, like bright pink, hot orange, bright blue, etc. Winter is such a drab, long season, so I like to have bright colors to cheer me up. I also love purple, so if there’s a chance to make something in purple, I DO!

  143. Pam Lee says:

    I like to add bright colours for winter. Looks great with a black leather jacket!

  144. Cindy McElroy says:

    I love the colors of winter… grays and blues, but I love the pop of red thrown in, too.

  145. Eliza says:

    I love using warm, saturated colors for winter wear – saffron and chocolate!

  146. Rebecca says:

    I like pastels all year round, but make bright sweaters for the kids.

  147. Lisa says:

    I love greens and reds! I’m trying the Softee Chunky yarn to make the slipper pattern recently posted. They are really turning out great!

  148. Kimberly N says:

    I love to mix neutrals with a pop of color during the winter for a pick-me-up on those cold days. :)

  149. Jan Dymond says:

    Like others have said, I like to mix things up. Although I loved all the fancy scarf yarns that have been recently out and about, they were just to easy to do, you know?

    So, I’m experiementing. I am knitting scarfs in Solo or Chunky’s using various mixes of patterns, and then I pick up stitches at each end, one at a time, and knit about 8-12 inches of maybe a bobble yarn….though I like to use the ribbony scarf yarns for the more slender scarfs.

    As for the mitts to match the scarf, I knit them without a cuff…..and add that later using the specialty yarn.

  150. Julie says:

    I love teals and plum in winter! If course would love to make a bright hat with this pattern for my daughter!

  151. Cathy Isaak says:

    Love the hat patterns! With 2 grand daughters and another one on the way I make a lot of hats. They both are hat crazy!

  152. Meegan says:

    Love the blues and purples…they make my heart sing with comfort.

  153. Angie Clark says:

    I buy & use 1) camo-colors for ALL the men in my family to prepare for winter & hunting olive green, brown, tan & mix of those. Yes they each get a new one–because they always need more & either they keep using last years or it;s been worn out or lost. And they always need multiple wts of yarn & amounts of wool blended in–for the different weather elements they are .EASY CARE too.
    2) for the girls, I buy & use bright fun & more luxury fibers (not as easy care) also a little bit of navy or, blues for a everyday hat..

  154. margaret says:

    I love bright colors. Makes a grey winter day a little brighter

  155. Annette Crumby says:

    I love bright colors, especially in the winter! Reds, purples, blues, and greens! I crochet hats, scarves, cowls and ear warmers for myself and for gifts. I always give the ladies at my favorite salon something special for Christmas! I use all kinds of Bernat yarn for my projects!

  156. Melissa says:

    I wear a lot of black and darker colors and then add something brighter to the mix like a scarf or a hat in a bright, fun color.

  157. Chrissie says:

    As someone who once lived somewhere where 3 ft of snow stuck around for a few months, I’m all about bright colors! The colors i cant wait to see when the snow melts on the spring! I once made a scarf using a light blue, light green and white cause they made me think of the beach and wore it all winter!

  158. Pat Oliver says:

    My grandaughters in AK would love these hats, Black and pinks would go with their winter coats, or any really.

  159. I love to knit for my Grandaughter Addison. Right now she is crazy about pink and purple so I am looking for a mixture of those colors.

  160. Tina says:

    My two little boys like red and blue, my husband likes classic blacks and neutrals, and I like bright colorways!
    So I guess in my house, anything goes!

  161. Diana says:

    Bright bright bright!

  162. Julie Britto says:

    I love all the colors.

  163. The winters down south are so drained of color, but these boring monotone hues make an excellent backdrop for bright and cheery colors. I love to use the traditional combinations, like white-blue-silver, gray-pink-white, red-green-gold, etc. I love color.

  164. zita says:

    Bright! Bright! Bright!

  165. Melissa says:

    I like to go for cooler colors like purples, blues, greens, and grays, but in light and dark shades. I like to work with multiple yarns at once, so I tend to mix light and dark shades for balance and different weights to be eye catching. However, if I make a gift for someone, I’ll have fun with the colors they like.

  166. marla says:

    I love using dark greens, browns and maroons with a touch of beige…. would make a beautiful hat

  167. Diann Vince says:

    I know my granddaughter will love this hat in pink. My one daughter loves the fall shades, the other blacks and browns. Now just have to wait for the newest addition to arrive mid October so that I will know what colour to use.

  168. Sara says:

    I love blues and whites for winter. they remind me of ice and snow

  169. Becca F says:

    I like chocolate brown because it’s just soooo rich! But I also like the look of variegated dark yarn with bright accent color!

  170. Bonnye Black says:

    I LOVE RED-RED! (Not orangy red!) It is a great fall color AND lasts all the way through Christmas! You just cant beat RED!!!

  171. Joni says:

    I love the bright colors, brightens up a gloomy day.

  172. Nancy Toomey says:

    I like using bright colors for winter, like aqua, teal. or bright pink, and bright yellow.

  173. Naomi Powell says:

    I like to wear sky blue, emerald green or lime green. I thought they are bright and pretty color – good way to cheer yourself up with during winter season.

  174. Laura Klausing says:

    Love the fall Colors… Oranges. Browns. Purples

  175. Doris says:

    I like blues and grays for winter stuff for me.. However, I will make hats for friends an family in whatever colors they like. i’ve made a NY Jets hat, a NY Mets hat and even a NASCAR hat.. So color doesn’t matter too much when creating something your family will want to wear.

  176. C. Hogan says:

    I love deep greens and purples…the rich hues of winter

  177. mercedes says:

    Love grays and browns

  178. LizzyTee says:

    I love to use warm colors and jewel tones for winter wardrobe crafts, but in my Florida case it’s to give me cooler thoughts!

  179. Kathleen Brulc says:

    I love forest greens, and charcoal gray

  180. laura says:

    love the mineral / metallic tones. gold, bronze, copper.

  181. Rosanne Laming says:

    I like crisp white for my winter hats & scarf but have been know to mix it up a bit depending my mood. When knitting for others I usually use their favourite colour.

  182. lora says:

    My son’s favorite color is green.

  183. Megann H says:

    I like purples, pinks, blues and greens. Nice and bright for winter!

  184. Melody Walls says:

    I use brite colors for winter crochet. Especially for the children. I love the brightness against the dull sky. And you can see the kids bouncing in the snow, if you dress them in brites. :o )
    Love all the yarns you offer.

  185. Amanda Smith says:

    I like to keep dark colors on the bottom (classic denim, gray wool, long black skirts, and deep dark browns), but wear something bright and festive for a top. I love the Autumn pallet and enjoy wearing it year round. Teals, plums, burgundies, pumpkin, green pea, and warm pinks. Keeping my top a solid color then allows me to liven up my outfit with my accessories. Mittens with stripes of colors and a hat and scarf to match. Maybe a bohemian style bag, too.

  186. Nancy D says:

    I love winter blues and whites.

  187. db says:

    Since I gift all the scarves I make, I like to work with ombres, in shades of just about every color!

  188. Debbie says:

    I like earthy hues for winter.

  189. Roxann says:

    A variety of greens with touches of wine

  190. Kathyleen Gizerian says:

    I would love to win this as it is really cute and I know two someones who would to have a hat like this!

  191. Kerry says:

    I like using neutrals but like to a small touch of color to help keep things cheery for winter wear.

  192. Lauren Bodner says:

    I love to use deep jewel tones.

  193. Chelsea W says:

    I lean toward darker colors like burgundy and dark green.

  194. Kim Reid says:

    I love to wear turquoise, blues and greens all year round, Thanks!

  195. Iesadora says:

    Teals, purples, and greens – warms colors with a bit of pop ;)

  196. Laurilee says:

    Bright colours, winter can be so blah

  197. Deb G says:

    I like to use red, but otherwise, a bright clear color.

  198. cecelia knuckles says:

    Never seen a color I couldn’t like…love them all…and can always
    find a way to use them.

  199. Margie Hunter says:

    In the past, I have been attracted to darker colors for winter, but lately I am trying to be more aware of color. I’m hoping to bring some brighter colors into my home and wardrobe this winter to accompany the darker shades. I found a great website for color:
    http://design-seeds.com/

  200. Michele says:

    Love rich and luscious jewel tones, burgundy, red, gold and oranges. The colours of leaves turning in the fall.

  201. Crystal Sell says:

    I love soft blues in winter.
    sellcrystal2 at yahoo dot com

  202. Kaeleigh says:

    I use pretty much any colour! I do tend to go for softer and lighter blues and greens and deeper reds and oranges; there’s always a good grey in there too :) All depends on the project.

  203. Carmen says:

    I like to use neutrals – black, blue, grey. One – it helps hide dirt and two, they’ll match any of my jackets.

  204. Connie Kline says:

    I love to use lots of jewel colors – emerald green, ruby red, sapphire blue. Colors that make me feel happy.

  205. Susan McC says:

    Winter white, or navy, or both for me….gifts – usually in the “school colors” or a match for a sweater ….uh, that’s not one favorite, oh well, I’m easily distracted by a beautiful yarn of ANY color!

  206. Diana Venter says:

    We love bright colours like red and vivid orange to bighten up basics, especially black.

    There is also still a place for soft pastels,like pale pink, blue, soft green and lilac. They are so adorable.

    We fall in love with shiny glittery and soft fluffy wools instantly.

  207. Marie N. says:

    I like to wear deep hues in the winter of red, blue and green mixed with the neutrals: winter white, black, smokey grey and reddish browns.

    I like outerwear accessories to be in jewel tones as these contrast beautifully with the snow and the dark colours most northeners like to wear.

    The Softee Chunky “Teal Twists” is very appealling.

  208. jude johnson says:

    I love to crochet in earth tones green and brown and add a feminine touch with pink or burgundy colors.

  209. Donna D. says:

    My first choice is anything with red in it. There’s a lot of my handmade red hats bobbing around out there!

  210. Haley says:

    I love the darker colors for fall (deep reds, purples and browns) and I love the pinks, blues, whites, greens, and reds for winter!

  211. Crystal Edwards says:

    When it comes to winter time I like to wear really bright bold colors of orange and red. Wearing these bright colors remind me of the changing of the leaves.

    I tone them down with accessories in a tan, chocolate, or black.

  212. Clare M. Davis says:

    I have my two young great nephews to make the hats for. Making it for them I would choose bright colors, reds, yellows and orange. However their father is a NY Giant fan so he would probably prefer red, white and blue. You can’t go wrong with those patriotic colors.

  213. Carol says:

    I love the bright colors for my kids’ things but I use greens and browns for myself. Carol in New Mexico

  214. T. A. Peavy says:

    I like to use variegated yarns with solids in my projects. I find using both somehow makes the project go quicker & I can use brights, darks, or neutrals.

  215. Kim says:

    Wooeee, I just discovered this wonderful Free Hat Friday blog! I love it. Hope I’m not too late for the draw.

    My fav. winter colours are dark blue, light blue, any blue! With winter white :)

  216. Sara Gilbert says:

    I like the brights in the winter. Don’t like dark dreary colors.

  217. Pat says:

    I like to wear a neutral coat and switch off accessories in bright colors. Current favorite is dark plum coat with lime green, bright pink or lavender hats and mittens,

  218. Olya says:

    Love grays, greens, and browns, but brighter colors for kids!

  219. Carol says:

    I love purples and think that they are a neutral but then I aspire to wear a purple hat with my red dress and yes I qualify for being old and I know that the above is the reverse of what the poem actually said. I have been known to wear my red hat but haven’t yet tried it with any thing purple. Only because at this time i don’t have a purple dress.:~(

  220. Becky says:

    I go for the ice blues with the white snowflake patterns. Something cheerful about those white snowflakes!

  221. Libby says:

    I like bright colors and variegated yarn. Look forward to making the hat for my “Baby Buddies” group to give to kids who are receiving chemo.

  222. Allie M says:

    Just finished a winter hat and scarf in very bright colors (orange, pink, yellow, purple), although my winter items are usually more muted (dusty purples, blues, etc). Also started now on a shawl to keep warm at the office this winter, and that will be a cream color, only so it goes with everything!

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