Friday 1 October 2010

all about the hats




it really is all about the hats round here right now, i have spent the last few weeks trying to make up my own pattern for a mini hat, to gift as the perfect presents for two little girls just about to turn two


i now (almost) have two finished hats, just need to finish the flower for the second one, as you can see little O wasn't too delighted to be modelling a hat which she knew was not for her (i had to make this point very clear before showing her the said hat, as i know how attached she becomes to these things)


(there you go, without flash & looking slightly less grumpy)

i had to knit each hat twice as well, as one came up too small, then the next too big but i am very pleased with how they have turned out, 

for this one i used some patons 'merino wool dk' which had come out of an odd ball bin, & was surprisingly lovely to knit with, then just added a crochet flower, which i also made up as i went along

i have just cast on for another aviatrix hat today, as big G's teacher is about to go on maternity leave, so i'll be back with more hats soon! 

8 comments:

  1. I think Little O is modelling the hat very well she looks gorgeous in it. I'm not surprised she wants to keep it!

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  2. That is perfectly gorgeous and little O does it proud. Someone is going to be very happy with these!

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  3. Lovely hat, little O looks very sweet modelling it, I think she deserves one herself for doing such a good job!

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  4. lovely hats, little O is such a cutie! :)

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  5. What a cutie! Lovely hat... if you are on a hat roll, make me one?! Please!! xx

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  6. Gorgeous hat, love the colour - no wonder little O wants to keep it. At least she's still for the picture, my two never manage that!

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  7. beautiful hat and what a gorgeous colour... Perhaps little O will get one for Christmas? lol

    x Alex

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  8. Sweet little hat and flower. Love that purple!

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