I know it's a little early for snow, but I wanted some instant-gratification knitting last weekend.
![neige hat](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5079380718_3fa2dc10ac.jpg)
Neige hat.
![neige hat flat](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/5079380700_5a653574f9.jpg)
I unvented the pattern, casting on 48 stitches and working garter in the round till it was tall enough, then decreasing gradually to round the top.
![neige hat close up](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/5079380698_83ecee1464.jpg)
The yarn is Blue Sky Alpaca Bulky, in a soft cloud grey.
![neige hat 2](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/5079380686_ed90728368.jpg)
I used 2 skeins.
![neige hat front](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/5079380712_6e041856f5.jpg)
It's extremely warm and soft.
![neige hat back](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/5079380692_0202f9ae9b.jpg)
Winter, I'm ready when you are.