Well, I love it. I think its hilarious and cute...and its just in time for Munchkin's trip to Wisconsin for the Thanksgiving Holiday!

Unfortunately, Miss Munchkin doesn't appear to share my opinion.

note: the hat is not really all lopsided like it looks in the picture; its just that I couldn't get it straight on her head long enough to take a good picture.

Oh well. It will fit her for the next few years since its a little big, so I'm sure it will get some love at some point.

The specs:

Pattern: Chicken Viking Hat
Size: 6-12 months
Needle: ergg...um, 8s?
Yarn: Cascade 220 in brown (I used maybe 1/3 of the ball) and a few scraps of Cascade 220 in yellow
Pattern issues: My gauge was a little big so this hat doesnt quite fit. I left the ear flaps off but I may add them as the munchkin grows. I also changed the way the feet were done in the pattern. Heres what I did:

After you change colors to the foot color, work the i-cord rows as written. On the next row, k1, cast on 3. Turn, bind off three. Repeat three more times (so you create a set of bound off stitches (the toe) for each of the four i-cord stitches. On the last toe, bind off across all the stitches. This will create a weird little row of bound off stitches but it will disappear when you weave the ends in. I doubt it looks better than the foot called for in the pattern but it sure seemed easier after I read the pattern. Maybe I'm just a lazy knitter though.

Final verdict: I love this hat. I wouldn't make one for myself but it is a great kids pattern.

Time to cast on for another small project! Maybe a hat for me this time!

Posted by fruitychick at 10:40 AM | Permalink | Comments (2)

The house hunting yesterday was fruitful--we found a great house in a good neighborhood. It does need some interior work (can you say wood paneling in the living room and dark red flowered wallpaper in the dining room?) but its nothing I haven't done before and I'd like to be able to pick out all the tile and light fixtures myself anyway.

We have already made the offer and are waiting to hear back. The people have already moved out so we are hoping for a quick closing. So am I stressed? Of course.

Stress=knitting so I've got some progress to show you:

Here is the shell (or carcass, I guess) of the Turkey Hat. I dont have any stuffing handy so I haven't started the legs yet but I'm guessing this hat will be finito tomorrow. Woohoo! I love FO's!

Its a little on the big side. I swear my gauge swatch lied like nervous parent when asked about the tooth fairy but I think its going to be ok. I'll forgo to the ear flaps and call it a day. Gauge will not thwart me this time!!

I've also started replugging away at the second Rogue sleeve. I forgot to do the turning row but I'm ignoring it. I've pretty much decided on knitting the cardi modifications but I am still a little undecided about the pocket. I love pockets in sweatshirts but I also dont like the idea of adding bulk to that area of the body. I'll probably ditch the pocket but I have a whole 1/2 sleeve to waffle about it, so who knows.

Posted by fruitychick at 03:18 PM | Permalink