Confession time (this will surprise none of you), I have never done any colour work before, because the very idea scares me. Well, let me tell you, I've done it now, and I'm now convinced anyone can do it!
A few words about this pattern--it is crazy off on size, which I learned the hard way. Even if your gauge matches, this hat will come out the size of a babies head. So I got all the way through the colour chart and then realized it didn't even fit my 5 year old. Sigh. Back to the beginning. The next time I CO 80 stitches, on my 8mm DPN's. It came out just a tiny bit too big, which is way better than infant sized. The hubby and I are debating whether it needs lined with some fleece or not, because that's a project I would like to try. Anyway, he's worn it quite a bit since I handed it over, and has decided he now needs Jayne's Hat as well. For those of you Firefly fans out there (you are awesome!!) that is the hat I thought he would choose in the first place.
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Pattern: Animal Cracker Hat
Wool: Sirdar Big Softie, 51% wool, 49% acrylic. I'm not a huge fan of this yarn, but it is soft and there are loads of colours available, so that was a bonus.
Needles: 8mm DPN's
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The hat looks great (and thanks for the colourwork encouragement!)
ReplyDeleteMy boyfriend wasn't keen on the idea of me making him knitwear, until he saw my first pair of socks. Still, he's only had one pair of socks and I'm just starting him a hat. Plain ribbed, so not nearly as cunning as a Jayne hat ;)
LOVE the hat and the colorwork. Yes, knitting and finding that it won't fit does stink. I'm still learning the gauge check and it's not fun.
ReplyDeleteI admire anyone who can knit better than me-and that's everyone-great job on the hat
ReplyDeleteIt came out fabulous!!! You did a great job and have lots to be proud of!!
ReplyDeleteLove the hat - the color work is beautiful! And I love your chickens!!! I have a few matching ones in my backyard right now!! :)
ReplyDeleteYay, it looks great. Congrats on the awesome colorwork.
ReplyDeleteYour hat looks fantastic - and goes great with the chickens ; )
ReplyDeleteThe hat is great! Your colorwork is stunning:)
ReplyDeleteMy Hubba was the same... he wasn't keen on me knitting anything for him. Finally he also asked for a hat. And now he's made a list... 2 more pairs of socks, but finally agreed to let me make a pair for myself first. lol
ReplyDeleteI love the hat you made for your husband.
I love the hat, it looks great! (So do your chickens!)
ReplyDeleteOh so snuggly looking!!!!! I definitely have colour work on my list of things to try in the new year, so this is good to hear :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a great hat! Love the color work.
ReplyDeleteWell done, it looks great! I only just started knitting and am terrified of anything that isn't a square lol. Someone just gave me a hand knitted sweater for my daughter and I am DETERMINED to be able to make things like it in the future.
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Really cute hat!!
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So cute! Knitting is so impressive to me! I'd love to learn one of these days!
ReplyDeleteLove this hat! I can crochet but I cannot knit....I need to find a crochet pattern like this, my daughter is requesting a hat just like this.....
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