The Newsboy Cap, as previously mentioned, is completed but not "finished". I'm waiting for The Husband and The Daughter to finish the jug of milk in the fridge so I can cut the brim stabilizer out of the side. And if I don't like the way it feels, I'll pick up some heavy buckram at the fabric store. The pattern recommends plastic mesh-- and I have some... who knows... I'll make a decision soon. And then to block:
And here's....
.........................The Celtic Cap .........................
So very much fun to knit. And may I say addictive? "Yes, I need to go to sleep-- but just one more round. Well, maybe just one more". Although Carol taught me to cable without a needle, I'll save that handy tip for simple 2x2 or 3x3's. I DEFINITELY need the cable needle on this one!!! The picture is a little blurry, but you can see the cables. I just love the way they come into form row by row. And I really envy those who can figure it out without looking at the pattern all the time. There are some areas that are intuitive, but then again... I've done a couple of Aran things earlier in my life, and I've been a slave to the chart if it gets at all complicated.
There have only been a couple of places I've had to rip, and luckily, have been able to stay within one cable panel for the fixin's. I've gotta get moving on a bunch of stuff today, so a better picture will show up when it's done.
And since I'm on a hat roll, I'm going to need to think seriously about a stocking cap for The Son who asked for one last year.
Hmmm... Has someone been neglected?
2 comments:
So cute! Love the newsboy cap. Am eager to see the Celtic cap in person! Yay cables!
I came back and looked again at the celtic cap and love it even more on a second look ... your mom is so lucky to have you as her personal knitter! She'll feel the love everytime she wears these hats!!
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