The hat: beanpole beanie. A great hat! I reach for this more than any other hat I've made. The pattern calls for bulky yarn worked with smaller needles, but I used worsted (patons classic wool in grey mix), and used (I'm guessing here) #6 or 5's for the brim and #6's or 7's for the body. It didn't take that much yarn. Try it! It's fun!
The skirt: here it is! I've knit a little more than this now and I really, really think it's going to come out great! This yarn is really interesting to knit with. It feels a little, hmm...rough...when I'm flinging it around the needles, but once it's knit up it's really soft and fluid. It is a perfect yarn for a skirt for the Arizona desert.
The mitts: I don't have a picture yet. They're both done, but they're giving me some trouble at the thumbs, so I've put them aside for now, or until I have the patience to sit and fiddle with them. It's not like I need them here now!
I know I have more picts to take of past projects, and I'm going to try and get them taken and here assoonasIpossiblycan! It's been busy around here and I've been trying to grab knitting time when I can and baseball/softball starts this week out here for the kids, I'll be running yet again!
Special thanks to (not-so) cynical knitting gal for her nomination! Go on over and check her out (say Hi to Gracie while you're at it, too).
And one last thing-- Happy Groundhog's Day to all and to all, sorry to have to say this, six more weeks of winter!
4 comments:
The hat is cute! The skirt is looking good!
The hat is a success if you always wear it.
We could use more rain in our winter. The dreaded "D" word will come up if we don't get enough...
The skirt is cute. And the hat is great. You sound very busy with the kids.
You make such beautiful things!
I have given you a Gracie's Golden Blogger Award...come on over and check it out.
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