It’s August in Washington, the month when all knitters’ thoughts turn to hats. What?
For some reason, I’ve been in the mood to knit hats lately. I’ve been working on several — picking them up and then putting them down next to all of my other unfinished projects. Today, however, I finally finished one.
I had the idea of using some of the yarn for my unfinished Kauni Damask sweater (which I still hope to get back to once I decide what I want to do at the neck) to knit a fair isle hat. There is a Selbuvotter mittern pattern I’ve always liked, so I adapted the pattern for a tam. I narrowed and lengthened the main design, removed a few design elements (which made it look like an angry face if you glanced at it wrong), and hoped for the best.
I’m fairly pleased. It’s the first hat I’ve designed and it actually fits. Now, the next problem was how to photograph it. There is something about the color changes that makes the hat look best when you can see most or all of the pattern. (That may be due to the color combination near the ribbing, which is the combination I like the best. That’s why I started with it, but I should perhaps have saved it for the crown. Live and learn. I ain’t reknitting it.)
The other photography issue is the need for a model. I don’t have a Lucy equivalent for hats. The only potential model in the house is my seventeen-year-old son. He refused the job for some reason. Hmmmmm. Not sure it would look too great on my golden retriever. Ther was only one other possibility. Someone quiet, cooperative, and unable to run fast.
So there you have it in all its glory.
From Susan — She’s the perfect model! So-o-o-o cooperative! I love the tam!
Comment by lv2knit — August 14, 2009 @ 2:52 pm
Both the hat and the model are stunning! Thanks for posting –
Comment by Ali — August 14, 2009 @ 3:18 pm
Funny you mention knitting hats. I have also been in the mood to knit them even though I am in Georgia where it has been very hot and we rarely need to wear a hat. – vbg
I knit your lace tam, in red, and love, love, the pattern. So far it is my favorite. Thanks for the free pattern!
Shirley (Artseycrafts at Ravelry)
Comment by Shirley — August 14, 2009 @ 4:50 pm
Lovely, lovely hat. Perfect model, too!
Comment by Kym — August 14, 2009 @ 4:54 pm
Love the hat!!! photography is really nice too! and the model -“top” notch!!
Comment by Susan — August 14, 2009 @ 5:15 pm
Very lovely!! the colors are so fabulous!
Comment by Lee Cockrum — August 14, 2009 @ 7:16 pm
Excellent colors, a beautiful hat. I never wear a hat, even in Alberta winters, but this one could tempt me.
Comment by Sigrun — August 14, 2009 @ 7:47 pm
Beautiful hat — I think it would also look nice on a golden retriever but dogs really are the worst hat models.
Comment by GinkgoKnits — August 14, 2009 @ 11:36 pm
Actually, I think you placed your favorite color combination in exactly the right spot on the hat. When talking with a hat-wearer, you’re looking at their face, and the hat surrounded the face, not at the top or back of their head!
Mary G. in Texas
Comment by Katie's Granny — August 15, 2009 @ 12:28 am
What a great hat! I want one just like it right away!
Comment by Joanna Ryn — August 15, 2009 @ 3:06 am
It’s a beauty!
Comment by Cath Pete — August 15, 2009 @ 12:59 pm
I suspect the tam will look even more fabulous with your smiling face under it!
Comment by twinsetellen — August 15, 2009 @ 2:58 pm
Your tam is beautiful. I love the way all the colors turned out. It will keep you toasty this winter!
Comment by MARY — August 15, 2009 @ 8:10 pm
Beautiful!
Comment by Jan — August 17, 2009 @ 3:44 pm
The colors are stunning! I love it!
Comment by Rebecca in CO — August 18, 2009 @ 2:58 pm
There must be something in the air – I too am starting to knit hats. I was browsing Bea Ellis’ site this week and before I knew it, my fingers had clicked their way to purchase two of her gorgeous hat kits. Love your Vogue hat – excuse me while I run out to get a copy of the mag. 🙂
Comment by Julia Hutchcroft — August 20, 2009 @ 10:03 am