It certainly feels that way. When I am between large projects I usually take a breather with a few quick knits. I can’t get through a day without knitting, but I am not yet prepared to embark on the next big thing. Plus, my knitting group is donating hats to charity this fall.
So, I knit hats — three this week! The Quincy I already shared, a very basic hat too basic to share and this one: The Tuscan Leaves Hat by Nina Machlin. This is a very nice hat pattern! I love the way the leaves meander slowly next to each other. It is NOT charted, but I had no trouble reading it row by row.
Here are the pictures of Nina’s Hats, which show the hat in its entirety:
I did not have a model, nor do I own a “head” so my pictures are flat and not that good:
I used Ella Rae Worsted Weight Wool. When finished, the hat looked so tiny that it seemed like it would not fit a soul, but it did block nicely. I would make this again. It is so pretty and unique.
There may be a gap in our blogging: I will be heading east to visit Surly on Thursday! Yay!
Have a great trip!
Comment by jess — September 14, 2010 @ 2:06 pm
What beautiful hats!
Comment by Mujercita — September 14, 2010 @ 2:34 pm
I like the hat — and your very creative way of modelling it!
Have a great trip.
Comment by Soo — September 14, 2010 @ 2:54 pm
Love the hats. Here’s a blocking/photography tip – use a balloon! Blow up the balloon, put the hat on it, and prop the whole thing up on a large glass or vase. If it looks creepy to you, draw a happy face on it.
Comment by Elle — September 14, 2010 @ 3:24 pm
Oh, have fun! Great hat, too. Those leaves look like the leaves along my Hemlock Ring, which, by the way, I removed from the edge and reapplied at a much more generous rate. I was too worried it wouldn’t stretch enough.
Comment by twinsetellen — September 14, 2010 @ 9:13 pm
That’s a beauty of a hat! Have a wonderful visit!
Comment by Kym — September 14, 2010 @ 9:35 pm
Love the hat! I like to alternate projects too. Thanks to Elle for the balloon modeling tip.
Washington is beautiful this time of year — good forecast, with maybe one day of rain.
Comment by Chloe — September 15, 2010 @ 4:27 pm
What lovely hats! Are you really giving those hats to charity?
Comment by Shandy — September 17, 2010 @ 8:29 am
I see on Ravelry the sister are starting the same project in 2 colors. Looking forward to reading about this pattern.
Comment by BarbOutsideBoston — September 24, 2010 @ 8:25 am