Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Madly Hatted

I enlisted Mom's help for some pictures of my test-knit hat.
 And I got her help with the pom-pom too.
This was a really fun knit. I discovered that I'm much better at fair isle when it's in the round, instead of knit flat.

I made this one a few inches longer than the pattern calls for. The intended recipient likes a bit of slouch to her hats. Of course, there's still a chance it won't make it to her.... I'll decide after I make some matching mitts.

UPDATE: If you want to make your own hat, she's posted the pattern on her blog
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7 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 29, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    That looks like it would be snuggly warm. Your mom makes good pompoms!

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  2. RobinHOctober 30, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    I love the slouchy look! Thanks so much for test knitting!

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  3. RobinHOctober 30, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    And...you knit Fair Isle flat!!! No wonder you hated it! Yikes. I always do colorwork in the round- this is what steeking was invented for!

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  4. UnknownOctober 30, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Very nice hat. You did a beautiful job on the colorwork! I like a slouchy hat too.

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  5. kathy bOctober 30, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    I"ve never knitted fair isle EXCEPT in the round and I find it relaxing. Love the finish

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  6. elnsOctober 30, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    That turned out absolutely lovely! I like the extra length and say make another one regardless :) One to keep, one to share, such a pretty knit.

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  7. RachelleOctober 31, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    Love the colours, would look great with them reversed as well.

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