Yellow Hat

This week went by so fast and I've been really busy getting ready for vacation and cleaning up loose ends here. But I did find time to whip up this little number (it's for a friend who wanted some "summer hats" to wear). I'm going to make another version of the blue floppy hat in a blue, yellow and green variegated cotton yarn (I think it's a sugar 'n' cream, but I don't have it right in front of me (it's already in the suitcase) for this same friend.

From 100 Knitting Projects by Jean Leinhauser and Rita Weiss. The Pretty Petal Hat. I used #8 dpn for the top part and #9 circular for the bottom. Yarn: Sugar 'n' Cream, yellow (from my stash). (I can't tell you who the hat model is, but let me just say, he was a good sport about it.)

I'm almost finished with my other toe-up sock, just have to finish the ribbing and then I'll post a picture later today (I hope) of both socks. The second one was easier, I understood the short row heel wraps and knitting them together better on the second heel. And I think the easy toe came out better on the second one. Sometimes I like trying something new to me in a heavier weight yarn (especially before I get into the fine sock yarn) because I can "see" how something works easier. (Does that make sense?)

Anyway, thanks for all who stopped by this last week, I haven't had a chance to catch up with you all, but I hope to today or tomorrow. Have a great day!

(Edited to add: Oh, yeah, Happy July everybody!!)