Hat

[vaneramos]

And here is my most recently completed knitting project. I made Marian one of these head huggers a year ago Christmas, but this is the first one for myself. I actually did it over the course of a few days in January, but needed help from djjo for the last step, grafting the edges together to eliminate a seam. The design is available from him.

Although quick, it's one of the most difficult knitting projects I've completed, involving seed stitch around the brim and a lot of short-row finagling in the crown. But it's extremely satisfying, great fun with a variegated yarn. It's also a good way to indulge in a little expensive yarn, as it only requires one skein. As before, I used Noro Silk Garden, but I've lost track of the colour number. Behind the cut is a crown shot showing the full colour palette.

So this is my new spring hat.

Comments

[missprune.livejournal.com]

Seed stitch is so beautiful. The only knitting project I ever did - in my teens - was in seed stitch. Lovely hat.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

The stitch produces a rich texture, doesn't it? I does require more concentration than straight knitting.

[ubermunkey.livejournal.com]

it is lovely Van,

be well
love
munkey

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Thank you lovely munkey.
Love and cheers.

[leafshimmer.livejournal.com]

It's adorable. And so, of course, are you!

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Thanks Shim, charming of course. ;-)

[quirkstreet.livejournal.com]

I love the colors. Looking good!

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Favourite colours of mine, too. Thanks, Pete.

[kumazuki.livejournal.com]

The colors are great. You did an excellent job.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Thank you. And welcome to my journal. Handsome man.

[djjo.livejournal.com]

The hat came out really nice Van. Glad I was able to help with it. And the pics are nice - guess my hands didn't shake to much! Hugs and smooches.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Yes, thanks for taking these pics, too. And for helping. And for teaching me to knit! xoxo

[queenmomcat.livejournal.com]

Oh cute! I may have to dig the pattern up/ask nicely for it myself.

[bezigebij.livejournal.com]

That hat is beautiful and suits you so well.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I do love the colours!

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

It's a variant on this pattern on Danny's website:

http://www.doknitting.com/hhh_home.htm

You can ask him for details. :-)

love it!!!

[weebax.livejournal.com]

Someday you got to make me one!!!

Re: love it!!!

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Heheh, the orders are rolling in!

[eloquentwthrage.livejournal.com]

I'll take two.

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

Everyone wants to keep me busy! ;-)

[tim-e-bear.livejournal.com]

Very pretty.

[bear-left.livejournal.com]

Lovely hat, lovely man.

[osodecanela.livejournal.com]

wear it well Van. Wonderful colours!