Two outta three ain't bad. I was able to finish this hat for my 16-year-old niece in time for her to wear it on Christmas morning.
It's the Brambles Beret and it was so much fun to knit! It looks way more complicated than it actually is; just a few rounds of cables and some seed stitch. I used Berroco Vintage in charcoal. It's a little bit darker in life than it photographed here.
I've never given handknits as gifts before (other than to Steve and Silas) so I was a little bit nervous about their reception. Hats, especially, are such a personal thing that I was worried I would miss the mark on what's "in" with the kids these days. But, I think she really liked it.
I was also able to finish a Farm Beanie for my 13-year-old nephew. This is actually the pattern that Steve chose for his Christmas hat and I thought I'd give it a trial run. It's super fast to knit, but it still as a little bit of interest with the slip stitched ribs (which are a little bit hard to make out, but they're there!). I used Plymouth Encore DK in wedgewood blue and light blue.
Only one niece's hat left (plus Steve's and Silas', but who's counting those?). I'm pretty in love with the Lotus Hat, and can't wait to cast it on. As for reading, I'm just finishing up Playful Parenting, which I would highly recommend. I have a lot to say about it, but I'll save it for another post. My keyboard is acting wonky this morning I don't think I can handle trying to actually write something substantial on it right now!
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Both beautiful! I'm sure they loved it!
ReplyDeleteLove that beautiful brambles hat!
ReplyDeleteBoth hats are beautiful! Have fun with the last, however many that may be :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to hear more about Playful Parenting- it looks really interesting.
lovely hats! And two out of three is pretty good. I did not get any socks done in time but then I'm blaming it on a knitting injury. Hope you have a lovely new year!
ReplyDeleteI made a ton of hats this year! I actually liked it, surprisingly. It might become a tradition for us. I love the first one, I might need to make that for me!
ReplyDeleteThe hats are lovely! I only just finished my modest list of Christmas knits too - no rush ;)
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely hats, the pattern for the first one is just gorgeous!
ReplyDeletethose hats turned out amazing. and that lotus hat, wow, that is going to be stunning. happy new year!
ReplyDeleteThese are exceptionally beautiful hats, I'm sure they were well received.
ReplyDeleteHappy 2013!
Great job on the hats!
ReplyDeleteThat tam is just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful hats! Happy new year :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous hats!! And Playful Parenting...loved it!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe hats are great Courtney and I think you better get ready, all the highschool kid's are going to be wanting one too!
ReplyDeleteLove that Beret! Might have to make it for myself. I hear you on wonky key boards. For some reason when I use my iPad to comment on posts it won't continue to write if I delete something. I have write perfectly or nothing at all!
ReplyDeleteOh, that beret! A "must knit" for this new year! I know quite a few girls who are going just love wearing them!
ReplyDeleteThe beret is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteNice hats. I especially like the grey hat.
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