2016-04-19

Cat hat by PattyMac Knits


Hello all you lovely people!

Today I want to share a special feature on an amazing person that is the creator behind the hat I'm wearing in these photos. I want to introduce you to PattyMac Knits, which is run by the talented, innovative and super kind lady Patty McGuire.



Patty is one of the nicest people I have gotten to know through instagram (@pattymacknits, @pattymac100) and I'm constantly grateful for IG for connecting me with people like Patty. It happens to be that Patty lives across the world from where I live, in Virginia Beach (which makes me imagine that it must be very different from northern Sweden as it's got the word "beach" in its name!). She's a photographer since 25 years, which is so evident from the artistic and beautiful photos she takes, often of her twelve year old Golden retriever, Willie, modelling her luxurious knits.



Patty describes herself as a Creative Entrepreneur, and I can but agree. She loves to encourage people to try something new, and she inspires people to craft and knit. Patty thinks that it is important to create things with our own hands and she loves to knit because it makes her feel happy, hopeful, alive and connected. Being the wonderful person that she is, she wants to help people experience these same fulfilling things, so she designs fun knitting patterns, and then show people how to make the projects!


Patty also wants to start getting into selling online classes in knitting and crafting, and I for one am looking forward to that, since my knitting knowledge spans only so far. So keep a sharp eye out! But for now, Patty's etsy shop, PattyMac Knits, is filled with her unique knitting patterns, and a limited quantity of finished knits. Everything you can find in her shop is handmade by herself.


I am lucky enough to have gotten a handmade hat from Patty. It is one of her so called "cat hats", which are ridiculously cute. It is quite a special one as it is made with Wool and the Gang luxury yarn. And let me tell you this yarn is incredible. It is soft and thick and so warm! It's the perfect hat to have when you live in northern Sweden. I just want to let everyone know about this hat, because I feel like all the people living in UmeƄ deserve a hat like this. But back to Patty, you can find the hat I'm wearing, finished and handmade with love here. And another version of the hat (in black) can be found here.



The little ears on the hat make it look so adorable and appeals to my quirky side. I find myself feeling very cute in the hat, and I get a bit silly-nilly wearing it. It's like the child in me comes out to play for a while. Or maybe it is the kitten in me.


For Patty it's not just about knitting, it's about changing the world one stitch at a time. She has a beautiful way of looking at life and she tells people to, in life as well as in knitting, not give up. I often find myself inspired, especially by her intelligent words but also by her beautiful blog. Lastly one thing that I cannot omit to mention is one thing that Patty and I both share a great love for and that made us connect in the first place - Harry Potter! She actually has made Gryffindor scarves for her dog Willie. If I had a dog it wouldn't go far without a Ravenclaw scarf.


I just had to add this photo (above), because it is so cute and I love it! Here is the woman herself (together with my favourite book series). The maker of all knitted things in the shop and the mind behind all of the patterns. One day I hope that we'll sit together and talk about Harry Potter and knitting, but until then this blog post is as close as we get to that.


Hat: c/o PattyMac Knits (here)
Dress: ModCloth (Stylish Surprise)
Cardigan: Lindex (old)
Tights: Lindex (old)
Shoes: Ecco (here)



Get connected with Patty.
Website: http://pattymacknits.com/
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PattyMacKnits/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/PattyMacKnits/
Instagram: @pattymacknits and @pattymac100



So, are there any knitters out there? I've got one of Patty's knitting patterns but have yet to go downtown to buy yarn. It looks like I can do it though, and I'm going to heed Patty's words - I won't give up!

Much love,

24 comments:

  1. Just as I thought you couldn't get any cuter! She had me at Harry Potter, I feel a deep respect and admiration for those who have mastered the art of knitting or crocheting after several of my own overly ambitious and failed attempts at knitting a scarf. I for one will definitely check out her blog, maybe there's hope for likenesses of me.

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    1. Haha! Oh Sumeyye <3
      Lol, I thought HP would make quite a few go "ding!".
      I'm the same as you, the things some people knit and crochet - it's just amazing. I've only ever
      done a plain scarf or two.
      I'm sure there is hope! :D Don't give up!!
      Much love

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  2. That hat is adorable (as are you!)It suits you perfectly. I love how chunk and squishy that wool looks.

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    1. Thank you so much Jo!! <3
      It is both very chunky and squishy - and super comfy!!!
      Much love

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  3. This is such an adorable hat! It and your cardigan look so cozy ♥
    Amy xx

    Little Moon Dragon

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    1. Thank you so much Amy! <3
      They are both very cosy. :)
      Much love

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  4. Ahh I definitely need to check out Pattymac knits, that beanie is just so adorable! Looks absolutely perfect with your dress too <3

    Andini xx | Adventures of an Anglophile 

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    1. Oh thank you darling! I thought it would look good with that dress ;) Thanks!
      Much love

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  5. Oh my gosh this hat is the most adorable thing ever, I love anything cat themed <3
    britishmermaid.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Oh thank you beautiful! I do too! I thought it was purrrfect ;)
      Much love

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  6. What an adorable hat! I will definitely be checking out Patty's site, now! (I'm looking forward to the cute hats and Golden Retriever photos!) I love how well your hat matches your Stylish Surprise dress too! :)

    I hope you're having a lovely week, Mona!

    ~Lindsey
    http://have-clothes-will-travel.com/

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    1. Thank you darling Lindsey!
      I don't think you'll be disappointed :)
      I loved that fact too, it's like they were made for each other.
      Thank you, you too lovely.
      Much love

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  7. Aw this hat with the ears is just so cute! I love how you styled it with the chevron dress. Your whole outfit looks so cozy too!

    Jamie | PetitePanoply.com

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    1. Thank you so much lovely!! Oh thanks, I thought they looked good together.
      It is very nice, warm and cosy.
      Much love

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  8. That is one adorable hat! I love the sweet shape! Patty sure makes lovely things! I agree it is so nice to get to meet people on instagram!

    Rebecca
    http://www.winnipegstyle.ca/blog/

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    1. I agree with you. It's such a cute hat! Thanks so much!
      She really does make lovely things. And yeah, IG is a great place.
      Much love

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  9. You look marvellous, I love hats with ears on them, ha :))) Amazing xx

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    1. Oh thank you darling! I love wee ears of hats too!!
      Much love

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  10. This hat is so cute... I love it !! love your look.. its super comfy and cozy :) x
    www.ambiinwonderland.com

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    1. Thank you so much darling!! It was very cosy, I really felt comfortable in it.
      Much love

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  11. This hat looks super cute, and the quality seems great indeed! It's nice to discover independent creators like that, Etsy is the best platform to see these cute creations. It definitely makes a change from the usual H&M classic beanie, and has much more personality to it! You look as cute as ever :D

    Julia xx

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    1. Thank you so much lovely Julia! I agree with you! I love finding talented and creative independent creators. And it feels good supporting them.
      Thank you, you're too kind <3
      Much love

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  12. Thanks for all the love everybody!!! Mona it is absolutely wonderful to see my knitting on such a beautiful person! Thanks for telling everyone about me. Meow!

    Pattymac

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    1. Oh Patty you wonderful soul! Of course!!
      Meow and much love! <3

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