June 20, 2009

you can't have too many hats


Pattern: Gretel, by Ysolda Teague
Yarn: Mission Falls 1824 wool, colour 20 (cornflower)

Both Ysolda and this wonderful yarn can do no wrong, in my books. She writes great patterns I always learn something from - the tubular cast on here was far less daunting with the help of her video. It does produce a rounded and stretchy edge that's perfect for hats.

Besides its fabulous colour, this yarn (Canadian!) has great stitch definition for cabling. I think I've officially decided on repeating this colour/yarn combo when I get around to making this. It's only been in my queue for 8 months while I decide.

Now I can to go finish some socks that are taking forever. And plan a super sweet five-year-old's birthday party. Man. I cannot believe she is turning 5 already.

Have a great weekend.

4 comments:

  1. She's turning five??? Awhh....so....cute....

    I love the photos. You look so cute in them. I'm allowed to say that because I am your cousin. I hope that's cool.

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  2. Totally cool with that! You're too funny.

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  3. Cute hat again - nothing wrong with that teal colour. It's not like the teal from the 80's....shudder.....

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  4. you won my little giveaway! i'll be emailing you for your info in the morning, but wanted to let you know before i put myself to bed. :)

    congratulations!

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