A couple of nights ago I finished my first ever hat!
Not gonna lie, I'm pretty chuffed with it. I've actually managed to knit something successful other than a scarf! Yes, that was a jibe at my jumper. I did actually make it for a second time buuuuut...I still don't like it. I love the wool but the jumper makes me look like a frumpy, lumpy sack of potatoes. Needless to say, I've not worn it out. To add insult to injury, the jumper worn by the model in the pattern book looks great so I'm not sure where I went wrong. I was incredibly annoyed at the time given all the time I'd spent knitting the damn thing twice but, thanks to the hat, I still get to wear the wool just in a different form.
I used this pattern to make the hat, it's just a simple rib but incredibly warm and a snug fit. The bobble is sooooo soft and kinda looks like a rabbit's tail. It's from Toft which I picked up at the knitting and stitching show back in October. Mitch has asked me to make him a hat which I hope to finish in time for Christmas. As for jumpers, I've not been completely put off but I'll wait till the new year before embarking on a new one. I'll leave you with yours truly looking smug in her new hat. Hope you've got something fun planned for the weekend.
I used this pattern to make the hat, it's just a simple rib but incredibly warm and a snug fit. The bobble is sooooo soft and kinda looks like a rabbit's tail. It's from Toft which I picked up at the knitting and stitching show back in October. Mitch has asked me to make him a hat which I hope to finish in time for Christmas. As for jumpers, I've not been completely put off but I'll wait till the new year before embarking on a new one. I'll leave you with yours truly looking smug in her new hat. Hope you've got something fun planned for the weekend.
Yay awesome hat! Love that wool. I hate doing jumpers too, such a lot of effort and they hardly ever turn out right (in my case anyway). I'm making Tam one as his main Christmas present and can't wait to be done with it - hopefully in time! :)
ReplyDeleteAw thank you! It's nice to hear that I'm not the only one with jumper problems. Hope your one is going well :)
DeleteIt looks amazing! And it really suits you too :) I hope you're damn proud of yourself :) xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yeah I love it. After the mess that was the jumper I thought I'd only ever be able to make scarves! Luckily hats are nice and simple too ;) x
DeleteAwwww, so cute!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous wool, gorgeous hat. I don't really 'do' jumpers (wearing them, I mean - I can't knit to save my life), my boobs are too big, so a jumper that looks oversized and cute on a slimmer woman makes me look like a swarthy fisherman.
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