The knitting in yesterday's post was my new hat. Isn't it cute?
The pattern is Rose Red by Ysolda Teague. The pattern was a joy to knit, with clear instructions and fun milestones to keep you knitting, such as watching the flower on the crown emerge or switching from lace to cables. After it came off the needles I tried it on and it did not look good. Sort of like a puffy beanie. I have a theory that girls with straight hair can wear snug beanies and girls with curly hair should wear slouchy, draping hats. A full immersion and a day spent stretched over a dinner plate resulted in the hat of my dreams.
It's worked in Rowan's Kid Classic, which I bought especially for my hat. I wanted something that would go along with the scarf I had knit earlier. I like how the two go along with out being an exact match. Kid Classic was beautiful to work with, stood up well under extreme blocking duress, and has a lovely bit of a halo from the mohair. Sometimes, you get what you pay for.Now I need some mittens.
You look great in that hat. I'm not a hat-wearer myself, which is a bummer because there are so many great ones out there. Fear of hathead trumps need for warmth, I guess. I have discovered the joy of hoods, though, with a hooded coat my sister gave me as a hand-me-down. My favorite coat doesn't have a hood, so I'm thinking maybe a wimple would be good -- looseness of a hood, still warm, not likely to lose it because it's a neckwarmer when not pulled up.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely perfect! I love the colour and the patterns! You're awesome.
ReplyDeleteVery nice hat. I've had that pattern in my favourites list for a while too :) Too bad about the bus strike eh? I'm driving into work downtown now which is pretty expensive. I hope it ends soon.
ReplyDeleteStunning! I actually gasped when I saw your picture. You look absolutely beautiful in that hat - in that colour. You will have trouble sitting alone on the bus. Hee Hee
ReplyDeleteThe resonance between the hat and scarf colours is perfect. You definitely get extra points for knitting a flattering hat that ALSO works with curls. Pretty!
ReplyDeleteThe hat looks overy good on you! Can't wait to see how the gloves turn out.
ReplyDeleteHey that's what they always say on "What not to Wear" - that it doesn't have to match, it just has to "go"! You are right on trend!
ReplyDeleteI agree with the big slouchy hat for curly hair. Beanies so do not look appropriate. I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with for mitts.
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