I finished my son's hat. Thank you Pomona for the advice. His hat does not have the pointy top which, although cute for his sister, would not be quite as cute for him. If you are scared to attempt to knit in the round with double pointed needles (as I was until I gave it a try on these hats), you have to go read Pomona's post on the topic. She took lots of pictures and has great directions. She also links to a great starter's pattern that I now want to try.
Again I followed the Wool Noggin pattern and used Lamb's Pride wool. He picked out the yarn for his hat, as did his sister. I think it matches his coat perfectly and it reminds me of butter and sugar corn on the cob. He liked the embroidered star on the pattern so we added one of those too.
I have to remember to stop buying wool for projects because I am allergic. I don't seem to have a terribly strong allergy but I was tested positive for a wool allergy as a child. If I wear wool, I can only do so for brief periods. Handling it while doing the laundry doesn't phase me. But knitting with it does. I think that little fibers scatter about as I knit and that is what does it. My throat gets very uncomfortably scratchy and my eyes itch too. But wool is so appealing. What a shame!
Amy-I love these hats you've been making. The pointed top is so cute, but I can see how a boy might not want that! He did pick out the perfect color to match his coat. The background in these photos looks quite pretty, too.
ReplyDeleteAnother great hat -- and the top looks perfect! I love these colors, too.
ReplyDeleteBummer on the wool allergy. :(
That looks lovely - I really fancy trying that hat pattern. I shall have to think of a little person whom it would suit!
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ReplyDeleteCute Noggin! Both of them! ;o) I have awarded you the Lemonade Stand Award for all the encouragement and inspiration that you share!! Should you choose to accept it, you can find the guidelines here:http://ktquilts4fun.blogspot.com/2010/01/thanks.html
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LOVE IT!! You did a great job! I LOVE the pattern from the top!! Wool allergies....YUCK!! What a good momma to make such "sacrifices" for your little ones!! :D
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