Here is yet another...probably my last...candy cane stripe hat from Handknit Holidays.
Info on this hat is the same as here.
Another Christmas gift done!
Remember this. Well, I finally got started and here I am...
There has been lots of swatching, trying out increases...and ripping, can't forget the ripping and reknitting. But, so far I like it. I did make it plain as he had asked for. I figured I need a basic design before I start adding cables and such.
I love that it is knit top down...it makes so much more sense than knitting flaps and attaching them to the main hat, as many patterns do. I am also using the fabulous Annie Modesitt's slip stitch selvedge she uses in her backyard leaves scarf. It is brilliant.
Tom also wanted it tight fitting, and I have done that...but the flaps kind of stick out a little because they are not fitted like the hat part. I hope blocking will cure some of that.
I do need to do a couple more hats, but I just can't bring myself to cast on for them. Enough hats.
So that brings me to Lucca's sweater. Well, nothing is really jumping out at me...and I bought that Hand Work Cora for it. I have come up with another idea. You see, this guy is the man of the hour around here....how to incorporate Diego and Hand Work Cora....you will see, I hope;)
Safe Travelling on your Holiday Weekend! Happy Thanksgiving!
4 comments:
These look great! I kind of got burnt out on hats too. And then Greg asked for one with snowflakes, just like the ones I made for the boys. So eventually I am going to have to make another of the SAME HAT. Snooze.
Have a good weekend!
My first "knitting" Christmas, all I made were hats. I know your pain.
Somehow I never get tired of hats...easily amused I guess. Love yours, especially the one for Tom. It looks just like his drawing. I think he'll like it.
All those hats are just wonderful! But it's definitely time to take a breather.
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