Friday, March 11, 2016

Finished Object Friday: Hats for Big Heads

I took a break from the toil that is called garment knitting and decided to make a hat. It wasn't in my queue (Hmm, I don't think I actually update that thing anymore). It wasn't on any of my index card knitting agendas. It was a local yarn store distraction. Thank goodness for those :)

I added 1.5 - 2 inches more on the length before beginning decreases on the larger size to accommodate my Hot Balloon Head. It was a good purse project. But the best part about it? This yarn. Bloody hell! (in my best Ron Weasley voice -- or Rupert Grint, whichever you prefer) This North Star yarn is super soft and light! 

"Not an itch in sight." 

Two thumbs up. 1) hat that fits 2) no itch

I really need to get some more sleep ...
I've been blocking it on my actual head since it's been rainy here, everyday (This drought state girl is not complaining I promise!). My head is warm, the rain is not, all kinda works out you know what I mean?

This weekend, I'll see if I can minimize my obsessive cookie baking behavior (no promises) and get to town on that damn Cardigan. 

Wishing you all a fabulous weekend, full of the good stuff for you and yours.

17 comments:

  1. Great-looking hat. I need to be on the lookout for Nirth Star yarn.

    Cardigan knitting isn't even close to being on my "to knit" list.

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  2. Very pretty hat....I can see the stitches defined perfectly; just the way I like them. Good job.

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  3. Blocking a hat while wearing it.....Brilliant!! Way to make good use of a rainy day! Note to self....check out North Star yarn. :-)

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  4. Love that--I received some beautiful yarn as a gift (180 yards) and think it will have to be a hat.

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  5. What a pretty hat -- and a very convenient way to block it!

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  6. Yay for hats! And you look great! I am getting ready to start a textured one for a friend. I wish I could wear them, but I look soo stupid in them. No really, stoopid!!

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  7. Nice finish. Simplicity can be the best.

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  8. I love your hat. Im so glad it is not itchy..!!! You deserve a soft lovely hat!

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  9. It looks great! I'm not familiar with that yarn, but I may have to find some descriptions of it. Have a good weekend!

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  10. Love it, and it really suits you. I must make a hat for next winter so I'm taking notes. Wishing you a good Sunday. CJ xx

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  11. I have taken a break from my vest knitting to do a hat too.

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  12. Great hat!

    I am so glad you are finally getting the rain you desperately needed.

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  13. nice hat!! we had a bit of sun that was most welcome after clouds.

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  14. Fun hat, and oh, so handy in the rain! Rain here, too, and lots of wind as well. Definitely hat weather.

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  15. Awesome hat. Rainy here too. Perhaps you also live in California? xoxo Andrea @ This Knitted Life

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  16. You look so cute in your new hat! It's a great simple style.

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