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Today my timing is spot on. We have another foot of snow in the weather forecast, and I have a new hat to go with it.
Rikke Hat. My models have all trudged off into the blinding snow, so this quick outdoor shot will have to do. See the Ravelry pattern page for more pictures.
This hat is all mine, but if one of my daughters had been around to model, we might have had a custody battle. This garter stitch hat is so elastic - I'm sure it will fit a variety of head sizes and shapes. It's soft, squishy and comfortable.
The yarn is Marie, colorway Eggplant.
I used almost the entire skein. Yes, I was getting a little nervous near the end. Worst case scenario I would have had to rip back a few rounds before the decrease rounds.
Today is the last day to enter the January giveaway. Follow the link for details.
I hear my neighbors hard at work. It's time to head outside and get started on the shoveling.
When I was in Rhode Island for Knitting Weekend, one of my customers showed me a hat she had made with my yarn. It looked warm and soft and squishy and . . . I was tempted to put it on my head. It was a cold day in the mill, and my head was the only thing not covered in wool.
That same weekend I saw another version of the same hat walking around the mill. My daughter and I both commented on it, and I tucked the idea away for future reference.
The other day when I came in from one of my shoveling shifts, I remembered that hat. It seemed like the perfect project when I wanted to knit but was too tired and sore to focus on anything very complicated.
Rikke Hat. Glorious garter stitch. While I worked on the hat, I browsed through my copy of Cast On, Bind Off. It's fascinating . . . so many options.
It's hard to believe January is almost gone, but here we are. It's time for the monthly giveaway. Leave a comment. What are you knitting these days? What colors are you attracted to in winter? Is there a seasonal difference? Any tips on great patterns? Please include your Ravelry ID. The winner, chosen at random, will receive a skein of yarn from Dirty Water DyeWorks - winner's choice. The contest closes on Monday, February 2, 2015.
If you're in the Northeast, our weather forecast includes excellent knitting conditions. Stay warm and safe!
