hat-trick

 Well, two out of three's not bad.

I've finished knitting the girls' hats in time for the fireworks display tonight. I especially love how both the yarns knitted up in the round- so pretty. 

I based Pearl's hat on this pattern, adding a few extra rounds in here and there to make it a bit slouchier. It was first time using a circular needle as I normally knit in the round on dpns- I found it a little weird at first, a bit restrictive, but it was alright once I got used to it.

 

 

 

Pearl would only wear it long enough for me to take the photos- she's not really one for hats!

I got a bit braver with Flora's hat and tried out cables for the first time, using this pattern. I can't believe how long I've spent avoiding patterns with cables in them, because they're actually very easy, aren't they. Steve compared my anxious avoidance to him avoiding guitar tabs with F chords in them, when he first learned  to play the guitar!

  

 

 

Flora really loves it, I'm happy to report, although she did complain it was a bit itchy. Maybe I shouldn't have used pure wool.

I've only just cast my hat on, so it won't be ready for tonight unfortunately. I'm utilising my new-found cabling skills and have braved this rather complicated-looking pattern, designed by the breathtakingly cool Ysolda Teague. I only hope I can do it justice!

I do hope you're enjoying your weekend, whatever you're up to.