Monday, October 8, 2007

Finished Knitting - Childrens Cotton Hat

This really is a last minute knitted gift for my niece's bday next week, very quickly knit

Well I really like this yarn, it is so soft, but of course cotton can really cramp your hands when knitting

I used some of my homemade DPNs since I haven't purchased many different sizes, this was the closest I had for the yarn, I did get gauge perfectly though

Now I'm stuck on how to finish it, I want to use ribbon in the eyelets and have a knitted flower where the tie would go, but Im not really liking this ribbon and cant tell if I should use this flower

its a flower from Nicky Epstein Knitting Flowers, but not sure if I should try it in a more contrasting yarn or leave it with the same yarn

Pattern: Children's Cotton Hats from Last Minute Knitted Gifts
Yarn: Patagonia Nature Cotton, 214
Needles: Handmade size "8" DPNS
Size: Toddler
Notes: no modifications to actual pattern, gauge was exactly as for pattern

I dont know if I like it as of now

Here are some other pictures, that make it look kinda wonky



and in progress with my handmade DPNS and stitch marker

7 comments:

  1. That hat is precious! I say keep the flower, especially if she is young. As far as ribbon goes, what about a dark pink ribbon. Your first picture the hat looks like red and orange in the 2nd and 3rd it looks pink.

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  2. Hi Holly, yeah I had issues photographing the actual colors of the yarn, Ive added some pix I took when I bought it that show the more true colors,

    Thanks for the feedback, I may try another ribbon, I think that is what was bothering me most, I hadn't thought of a darker color, thats sounds nice!! also maybe something slightly thinner and more sturdy may be better for me too!

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  3. I love making these hats. I've made 3 already and they really knit up quickly. Love the flower and I agree that you could just do some experimenting with the ribbon. Definitely keep the flower though!

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  4. IT is a darlin Hat. Hooray for a pattern that works as is. I was beginning to worry that there weren't any out there!

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  5. I think it's adorable. What's wrong with the ribbon and flower? I think they're darling. You made your own dpns? Sheesh. I'm impressed.

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  6. I received my package today. Thank you so much! I love everything. I am a total bag junkie and I love the Trader Joe's bag. The facecloth is so soft! Thank you so much!

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