Friday, September 11, 2009
owl tuque
I think I may need a slight break from all the toys lately. That would explain why I suddenly got all excited about writing up the Owl Tuque* pattern, although it might also be because the old one doesn't fit Lev any more (darn babies growing all the time). I picked up some more of the same yarn in a lovely autumn orange, but I might be looking for something else in soft wool, just to see the difference. I wrote it all out last night, but I decided to make a couple changes from the original to make it a little simpler to follow, and to make it possible to add 2 more sizes. The only difficulty I'm having is deciding between a rolled brim, which is nice to roll down over baby ears, or a seed-stitch brim to match the rest of the hat. I'm going with the rolled brim for now, but I welcome any input!
Another bonus of the yarn I chose (besides being super soft and organic) is that it's chunky, so the hat knits up super fast!
*for non-Canadians, a tuque is a warm winter hat.
I LOVE this! What an adorable hat and baby. If it's not too difficult, maybe I could make this with some alpaca yarn. Hmmm. Can't wait to see the pattern. I love it just like it is shown.
ReplyDeleteHe looks so cute... I love it.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for the pattern...
Adorable (baby and hat)! Love the owls.
ReplyDeleteSeriously - Hat looks perfect as is. Holding my breath for the pattern :)
ReplyDeleteI figured out an easy way to write in 3 different brims, so you get to choose! I'm half-way through the first size, so hopefully the final pattern will be done soon :)
ReplyDeleteFANTASTIC BLOG...
ReplyDeletemona & the girl..
congrats on the twins... how fun.. for all our you..
I have never wanted to knit something as bad as this adorable hat. I LOVE it!!
ReplyDeleteAnything for another look at Lev...he's soo cute.
ReplyDeleteHat is also cute. Well done!
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I really love this hat. Can't wait for the pattern!
ReplyDeleteHi Barbara - my word - Lev looks so much like you!
ReplyDeleteThat is the most adorable photo ever! Cute babies in knit hats are the best! :)
ReplyDeleteOH! The hat and your baby are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI am SO ready for the bigger sizes!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable baby and hat!
ReplyDeleteso cute!
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