Hat & Scarf of Bubblegum-ness
December 21st, 2005 at 10:06 pm (hats)
Not my favorite colors, but I have high hopes that my eldest offspring will like it (click for slightly bigger version):
The yarn is a 100% washable wool, can’t remember the brand name. Softens up nicely when washed. The colors available are pretty good too. It took 2 balls for the Brioche Stitch scarf. I used scraps of the light color to mix up the fringe.
The hat was knit with two balls; one light one dark pink. I flipped through my Dale books until I found a snowflake/flower pattern that looked right. Did some very rudimentary math, cast on and away we went. The X row is from another dale pattern in the same book (which also contains Bjerk and Hardangervidda); I wanted more pattern up at the top instead of just all light pink so added that bit. I had more light pink yarn than dark so that’s why the top is light pink. Overall I think it came out really cute and I’m extremely pleased with the looks of it. I can’t wait to see if she likes it Christmas morning!
Joann said,
December 22nd, 2005 at 7:50 am
Awww, it’s beautiful!! I’m a secret fan of pinks, and I think it’s a great balance of light and dark. Feminine, but not over the top girly-girl. Love the little tassels on the corners. Will you be offering this creation over on Knit Foundry? :)
Rebecca said,
December 22nd, 2005 at 5:24 pm
Cool! I’m glad you decided to go with this shape - it turned out so cute. I hope she loves it!
Wanda said,
December 24th, 2005 at 10:14 am
It looks great Nancy. I’m sure your daughter will love it. I really like the balance of two tones of pink, it’s really feminine but not too extra cute.