Boston Flip

These hats were designed as a gift to my daughter Maya and her best friend Olivia, before they both went off to college. I tossed all kinds of hopes and wishes and thoughts into each stitch on these.

My goal was to create a design that feels rooted in tradition, but is as strong and unique as these two have been all along. The yarn I chose is 100% wool, in natural shades. It smells and looks like a natural yarn should, and my girls both know how important that is.

The motif I created features layers, almost building blocks. If I was to get sentimental about it, I’d say the bottom layer - that sturdy one above the ribbing, is the piece we’ve added as parents. The middle layer rests firmly on the first, and represents all the stuff they’ve already done and learned and experienced so far for themselves.

And that top portion? The lofty, open arch has got some solid walls and a roof. And there’s empty space under that roof for all kinds of things to fit inside - the things they’re about to learn, the people they’ll meet, whatever they dream up, and tons of joy and laughter. Right? If I was sentimental, I’d probably have teared up a bit while I was thinking and writing about these. I’m going to miss both these girls.

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