ppppppick up a panda

It's nice to open a package of hats and find a Panda staring up at you. Not an actual Panda, of course. That could have been quite dangerous. And we'd never have managed to fit it onto one of our bottles. But a hat-sized Panda was lovely to see. So a big thank you to this week's hat of the week winner, Sandy Goss from Dunblane, for sending us this adorable little hat.

everybody needs one

Selina Burgess from Leeds wanted to know what we thought of her knitting creation, Mr Tash. Well Selina, in an ideal world, we'd all have a Mr Tash. Watching over us, making us hot milk before bed, holding doors open for us - nothing would be too much trouble for Mr Tash. Because Mr Tash is strong. Mr Tash is kind. Mr Tash is wise. And Mr Tash looks like a cross between Mr Ben and Mr Miyagi. To top it all, he's also hat of the week. What a guy.

cool knittings

This week's hat of the week was sent to us by the Tilgate Drive Knitter Natterers from Bexhill on Sea. What we're especially loving about it - apart, of course, from the brilliant set of dreadlocks - is that this hat has its own hat. And as the old saying goes, two hats are better than one. Congratulations to Vera, Grace and Anne down in East Sussex, we'll be sending a case of drinks out to you soon.

ground control to major tom

All of the 120 hats sent in by the mum and daughter pairing of Sylvia Russell and Jayne Clements were rather excellent, but something stood out about this one. Perhaps it was the big pair of saucer eyes that gazed back at us, or maybe it was the strange but beautiful mullet-come-scarf-come half finished cape-type-thing that dangles from the back. Or was it just because there's something very glam rock about it all, and we couldn't help thinking that if David Bowie were a woolly hat, he'd be this woolly hat. Whatever the reason, we think it's a winner, and more than worthy of being our hat of the week. 

hug me

Isn't this just the cutest hat, or rather hoodie hat, you've ever seen? In fact, it may well be the first hoodie hat you've ever seen. But that's okay. It's still pretty darn special. We think this week's hat of the week is an early contender for hat of the year. I've been parading it around the office since it's arrival, to many an 'ooh' and 'aah' of delight. I mean, just look at how happy that bottle looks, all snug and warm and hooded. Great work Rachel Phillips. You sure know how to knit a good hoodie hat.

world traveller

This week's exceptional Big Knit little woolly hat has travelled far and wide to get to Fruit Towers. The wee Nepalese-style beanie, complete with a pair of really useful ear-flaps was sent to us by Vikki from Faerie Glen of Pretoria, South Africa.

Vikki obviously heard about how chilly it can get here in the UK what with Winter coming, so looked to the wisdom of the Himalayan people for tips on keeping smoothie bottles wrapped up warm.

This insight paired with fantastic pattern design makes this hat a clear favourite for us for this week's coveted Hat of the Week award. Well done Vikki.

hello ducky

This weeks hat of the week award goes to Laura Copping from Barnsley. She sent us a big box full of spiders, cats and various other creatures from which we rescued the ducks, Titch and Tiny. They're clear favourites and we think the hats are more than worthy of a tip of a cap in Laura's direction and a case of our finest drinks. Thanks Laura.

where's wally?

This week's favourite little hat was made by the knitting team at Sainsbury's Tewkesbury Road in Cheltenham. They all got together for a knit-in with cakes and biscuits and tea.

Things are really starting to get a bit chilly outside, which made us love this hat-scarf combo even more. (I just wish that I had a bit of a bigger version to keep me warm). We also think it's very Where's Wally inspired. So much so that I thought we could play a little game with it.

We'll send it out to a Sainsbury's store on top of one of our little smoothies. If you find our special hat send me a picture with your name to win a special prize.

Happy hat hunting.

bkc

be afraid

This week's scary little hat was knitted by Sainsbury's veteran Margaret S. This hat is simply the best because:

1. Mr vampire has his own proper posh red felt-lined cloak

2. He has blood dripping from his fangs

3. It's Halloween on Wednesday so choosing this hat makes us feel very up with the trends

Be afraid. Be very afraid.

little red riding hood

Here are this week’s rather spectacular hats of the week – knitted by Ann C in Bradford. What really stood out for me was Little Red Riding Hood’s wicker basket filled with cake and a little pot of butter (or at least I think this is what’s hiding under her white cloth).

We also think that it’s pretty clever how Ann has managed to bring such life to Little Red Riding Hood – with a clearly anxious expression as she is challenged by the big furry wolf with red goggly eyes and shining white teeth. Perfect.