When I knit what I consider to be a complicated pattern, I like to knit it again, just to make sure I get two identical items. When my kids are doing math I tell them if they are not sure they are doing it right, do it until you get the same answer twice. I guess that's what knitting the same hat twice is.
This wasn't a really complicated pattern, but it was different enough from what I'm used to that I wasn't sure. I also think the pattern was written in a way that made me question myself -- especially about the short rows, because I have never knit them the way they were knit for this pattern. They turned out identical, though, so I guess its all good.
They are both for my shop, but only the vinca-colored one is there so far. And now that I have this huge layette to knit, that's all that will be there for a while.
My book is A Fall of Marigolds, and it's the first actual paper book I've read for myself in quite a while (I'm embarrassed to admit). I just started it this week, though, so no opinions yet.
Pop over to Ginny's to see what everyone else is knitting and reading.
That hat looks interesting. Sort of vintage - and yet new. I really like the color of that second one. Is it a purple or maybe a blueish silver? I have A Fall of Marigold on my "read soon" pile. :^)
ReplyDeleteThe color is called "vinca." It's a deep, sort of grayish purple. It's pretty.
DeleteYou are SO incredibly talented!
ReplyDeleteOh, shucks, Patty. ;-)
DeleteOh, my gosh, those hats are adorable!! (I want a baby!)
ReplyDeleteThey are sweet, Jamie, because they are newborn size. Isn't everything newborn just so sweet?
DeleteSuch cute little hats! I've been knitting on socks (currently working on 4 pair) and baby blankets...one day I might have a grand baby born in the winter who will need a sweet wool blanket to warm him or her. :) Maybe we should have some weddings first.. ;)
ReplyDeleteWeddings are good, but they do take away from knitting time! ;-)
DeleteHope you're well, friend.
Love these baby hats! You make me want to pick up my knitting needles!
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