The hat only took me 4 hours to make and I did it in one evening! Using this pattern and James C. Brett Marble Chunky yarn here is what I got:
I wore the hat for a couple days and realized it was a bit breezy around the ears. Considering it's not even snowy here yet and it will get a lot colder as the winter goes on I thought some modifications needed to be made. Here's my addition to the pattern :
I sewed a band of sweatshirt material into the base of the hat - and now it is so toasty warm! I am loving the hat and have already received so many compliments. The pattern's a keeper.
I couldn't decide what scarf pattern to do - but after trying a few things I have settled on good old ribs and here's the start of it.
My new accessories make me almost excited for the cold weather to come!
Very nice! The added sweatshirt material is brilliant! Not only for a drafty hat, but for a itchy hat! did you hand stitch it?
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to Fibers on Friday this week....hope to see you back real soon! Love your work!
Hi Beth, I did hand stitch it - and it looks very homemade - you can see all my stitches (and that they are not always even!). But I am not too worried about that since it's on the inside. I would recommend doing it for any itchy hats! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea--and a brilliant addition to the breezy hat. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the finished scarf. The yarn looks so pretty!
Hi Heidi,
ReplyDeleteThanks for offering up your giraffe pattern. I would appreciate a copy! I don't really feel like knitting another bib, but I'll pass it on to Amy (my cousin) and put her to work!!
my email is swandiva at hotmail dot [calm]
Wow! I can't knit but I've been eyeing up a crocheted version (http://simplebeans.blogspot.com/2009/01/durango-robins-egg-my-new-hat.html) for a LONG time now. Lining it is a brilliant idea!!
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