Wow!!!
There was a white blanket on our back garden this morning.
White, fluffy and perfectly smooth. Just the wee birds taking a hop.
Until the girls woke up. Squealed. Fed themselves.
Dressed up warm and leapt into the puffy white.
Dressed up warm and leapt into the puffy white.
They've been waiting ALL winter. FINALLY!!! SNOW!!!
And what a perfect excuse to show off my new warm and squishy hat?
I love this little pattern. It is Equisetum by Po Lena. A free Ravelry download and super quick to knit.
It has a fabulous cable pattern set to one side up the front, see?
And closer....
I had grand intentions of knitting it up in the round and avoid the seam at the back. Like this lovely hat by KGS on Ravelry. But alas, I didn't have the time or energy to rewrite the cable, so a flat knit it was. And I tried to seam it neatly...
I love the squooshy garter of the rest of the hat and the rapid decrease at the top, leaving a gathered pouch. It's a great shape.
And no sensible brim to turn up. This woolly number is super chic!
But do you think I have the ball band for the yarn? Nope. Whoops.
I bought this lovely yarn in New Zealand a year ago from Skeinz. I'm not entirely sure but it might be from their Harvest range. That rings a bell although I can't see my colour-way in the list. Mine is a deep mulberry.
See my little helper?
She enjoyed the snow too. And her pink gumboots.
They are saying it will snow again tomorrow....
That is one attractive hat! I don't blame you for wanting to show it off. Welcome to the blogosphere!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pumpkin! It sure is fun so far!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to blogging! The hat looks excellent! By the way, I'm wishing it would snow here too. We usually have at least a foot or two by now, but there's nothing!
ReplyDeleteWe've only had one snow (of note) this winter and not a lot of cold to take advantage of wearing woolies. I'm glad that you got the chance to try out your new hat! It's really beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to blogging!! I found your blog on Rav. I love your pictures especially the hat!!! It looks warm and cozy!!
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Welcome to blogland! I hope you find it as rewarding and enjoyable as I have. :-) Your hat is lovely! What an unusual cable design! Enjoy the snow.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the blogging world! Gorgeous hat! Can't wait to read more of your blog :)
ReplyDeleteI wish it would snow here in the mountains of Colorado, it has been raining(!) all afternoon! Love the hat :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Amanda! I am rather hoping it all melts now! But, I am from Auckland, NZ originally, where there is lots of rain - I'm not a fan of rain either! My brother is moving to Colorado with his family as I type! Nice to know what the weather is like with him!
ReplyDeleteI am just learning to knit and just learning more about blogs ( I was shy about learning both!). I would love to have the privilege of carrying your hand-made bag. The design is darling. I love the color of your mulberry hat also. I wish we had snow here in the state of Rhode Island. All we keep getting is slush.
ReplyDeleteHi Nikki - I'll print your comment under the bag post too - that way I'll remember to include you in the draw! Good luck with your new adventures!
Deletevery nice hat. found your blog on raverly. love it!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Monica - the hat is cosy!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful hat. I hope to make it someday soon. Thanks for viewing my blog.
ReplyDeleteI love that hat. Gonna have to add it to my rav queue....ever growing rapidly of course!
ReplyDeleteI love it too Mindi - not cold enough to wear it this week though! Do knit it, it whips up quickly!
DeleteI love this, so pretty. Thanks for linking it up to my blog party.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm sad that it isn't cold enough to wear it these days!
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