The pattern is the '1898 hat' and can be
found HERE.
I like the fact that the brim is worked double and the 'flaps' over the ears are worked with simple increases and decreases. I'll be making more of these! (actually I've already started a second one)
Believe it or not, the downsizing pictures ARE drawing to an end. And yes, I can hear the collective sigh of relief all the way from here!!
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| more dishes, excess wooden spoons, and a pile of paper napkins (which we have cut into squares and are currently using up) |
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| a pile of envelopes (equal pile still in the drawer!); some thread that's basically rotten; beeswax candles that I don't dare burn due to Resident Chef's allergies; a CD case and two CDs (and before you ask the wooden thread spools have been sent off to bless someone else who might make something out of them) |
Today's quote..."That moment when you're supposed to be cleaning, but you pick up your yarn to tidy it and accidentally make a hat"
Hi Mary Anne,
ReplyDeleteI think that comment was aimed at me !! Haha! :-)
A couple of years ago our knitting group put on an exhibition of knitted items from the First World War, and it was very successful. I made some gaiters, with a cable down the sides, and also some knee warmers for the soldiers in WWI. (One dedicated knitter made a wedding dress!!)
So I think I might try that hat, it looks like it would be very warm.
Val (UK)
The hat is pretty easy to make Val. If you do decide to make one, let me know because there's a 'cheat sheet' I found somewhere to make it easier to keep track of the row counts. Will have to hunt it down again.
DeleteCongratulations on your hat finish. Hats are a lifesaver in winter!
ReplyDeleteAnd your tractor in the snow project turned out great, skillfully done.
Thanks Janie. I think there might be a new hat under the Christmas tree for everyone this year.
DeleteSo glad you've put the recently finished tractor quilt as your header, as I get to take an even closer look at it. :) Okay... I don't know which I like best, your knitted hat, or the thing that's modeling it. What IS that? I'm kind of sorry that your downsizing pictures may be coming to a close soon. I hope you reflect on it in some way. It's so very helpful to get inside the heads of others on this journey. It may help me sort through my own thoughts on the subject.
ReplyDeleteOh goodness - don't look at it TOO closely because you're bound to see all my mistakes!! The thing under the hat is a pottery item that I think is supposed to hold wine. #2 son brought it back from Italy. It's never had liquid inside because I like it just as it is. It's the only thing I could find that would serve as a 'head' to model the hat.
DeleteI love the hat! If you need my address let me know 😉
ReplyDeleteI think the hat will be warm - of course it would be even better if it were made with wool yarn but my kids usually throw things in the wash without thinking and it would shrink to fit a peanut no doubt.
DeleteGreat hat Mary Anne! I love your quote for today! That happens to me all the time.... not that I make hats, just get distracted doing something else!! Christine x
ReplyDeleteDistracted....us??? oh look...squirrel......
DeleteLove the hat
ReplyDeleteAccidently make a hat...the quote makes me laugh
Thank you
Glad you enjoyed the quote - it tickled my funny bone too.
DeleteEasy knitted cap!! Some interesting projects in links. Thanks
ReplyDeleteIt was an easy pattern Judy and I think it will be very warm, which is necessary in our climate.
DeleteI recognized that hat immediately - the 1898 is my favorite-to-knit hat pattern, plus it was designed to support the Seamen's Church Institute "Christmas at Sea" program :) And I may be mistaken about this, but I think Boud knows the designer...correct me if I'm wrong, Liz!
ReplyDeleteIt is such a clever design, SO MUCH FUN to knit, and the earflaps curve around to keep your ears warm - I actually get too hot wearing a wool hat to do chores unless it's brutally cold, so I've also made the pattern minus the crown as an earwarmer, and I wear that every day all winter unless it's raining, because then I need a brim. In fact, I wore it today :)
I've actually been toying with getting 'real wool' to make more hats, thinking they might be warmer, but perhaps they might end up being TOO warm. Hmmm....you've given me food for thought! Never thought of making it as an earwarmer - another hmmmm.
Deletelove your hat model ha ha ha...
ReplyDeleteMe too! Couldn't find anything else that would do the trick (and heaven forbid I ask Resident Chef to model!!)
DeleteNice hat. I saw those crochet baskets. Great idea. I have also been seeing crochet on rope lights. I'm pretty sure I'm going to give THAT a try.
ReplyDeletexx, Carol
I must admit the crochet baskets are intriguing and I might have to give one a try at some point. Never seen the rope light version though so I'll have to check into that.
DeleteGreat Hat and wonderful Christmas gifts. Your family members will sty warm from head to toes (knit socks last year). Amazing what we hold on to that we really can do without. This quote fits me and my lack of focus (as my husband says). Fabulous February Dear <3
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I know that lack of focus thing very well....I get so easily distracted...wait, what?....squirrel.....
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