Wednesday, January 1, 2014

old project......new deadline



i have been knitting a hat for the hubs
i started it december 1st with every intention of stuffing it in his stocking

deadline missed   : (
rather than a hat, he was gifted a IOU.. awwww poor hubs


my first mistake...
 choosing a pattern that begins with
cast on 180 stitches using a size 0 needle

my second mistake...
using a fingerling yarn in a very dark brown given i have oldish eyes
AND
trying to shop, bake, wrap & well you know all the christmas goodness
you try to cram into a period of a few weeks!

but...
i do love the pattern & the quince yarn....pure heaven!
and i am fond of the hubs

needle... size 0

motivation....andi's january kal/cal

we would love for you to join us!

~*~







3 comments:

  1. It looks like it is going to be lovely!
    Someday I will be joining you in the knitting...I promise! ox

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  2. Your post makes me smile... Christmas sneaks up doesn't it.
    The hat looks gorgeous.

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  3. don't sweat it! the hat is turning out great and the finer gauge will make it so wearable. i'm working on one for my husband as well - 150 sts in 1x1 twisted rib. the things we do for love!

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