Happy happy joy joy--my Internet is back and it is finally up to speed. We had to make do with 10 days of it being no faster than dial-up, but now they have finally got it sorted. Yippee, now I can blog in earnest again!! I can also Skype with my family, which is really nice when you live far away!
I've gotten back into swapping on Ravelry this month, which is super fun. I've only done a few before, so I'm still a swapping novice really. This month is HATS--so you know it was a must for me! I just love a good hat project. It was interesting picking out a pattern and yarn for my partner, as her taste is a fair bit different than mine. She likes browns, oranges, pinks, etc. I decided on the yarn first, some girlie camouflage I had, and then found a slouchy pattern I wanted to try. I added the flower on a whim to make it seem more girlie, and add a bit of flair. I've used this flower pattern before on a pixie hat I made. I am pleased with the results, now I just need to get it in the post!
Yesterday the girls and I went to our local wool shop (I love it there) and bought some wool for a new hat for each of them. I am going to attempt this ear flap pattern from Spud and Chloe. I love letting them pick out their own wool, can't wait to see how it works up!
Yesterday the girls and I went to our local wool shop (I love it there) and bought some wool for a new hat for each of them. I am going to attempt this ear flap pattern from Spud and Chloe. I love letting them pick out their own wool, can't wait to see how it works up!
Here is where I hop:
Lovely hat - lucky swopsie partner, she is sure to love it :)
ReplyDeleteThat hat is very cute, and I think the little flower gives it that girly feeling :)
ReplyDeleteCant wait to see your Ear flap hats :)
Funny you should talk about a swap.. I too posted today about a mug rug swap that I participated on ravelry. :-) I love the hat you've made. I've only made one adult hat till date and I love it so much.
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Bright pink Manos yarn - someone has good yarn shopping taste!
ReplyDeleteGreat hat, I'm a big fan of swaps on Ravelry too :)
That bright pink is amazing: do they have a blue equivalent, do you know ?
ReplyDeletewhat a great swap idea ! wish i was better at hats , then i would of join in too.
ReplyDeleteLove the hat, the pattern, the color and the additions you used to make it more girly! Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I am in love with that yarn, your flap hats are going to be wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteI think I'm doing the same swap! That hat is delicious looking! Your swapner is going to love it! Great work!
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful hat- I'm sure your partner will be pleased!
ReplyDeleteoooh, I am not a pink girl but that hat is super sassy! I might just have to make one like that.
ReplyDeleteThat hat is adorable!! I also love the yarn you picked out fot the ear flap hat!
ReplyDeleteFun idea!! Super cute hat!!
ReplyDeleteIt's terrific that the girls like yarn shopping with momma. I suspect it gives them a better idea of how "ingredients" become finished goods.
ReplyDeleteThe pink camo-hat is cute.
Awesome hat! You certainly can't go wrong adding a flower.
ReplyDeleteThat looks fab - love your choice of colours! Saw you on linky party and now gfc following you, Karima :) www.karimascrafts.com
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