I made some changes. I cast on all 8" worth of stitches for the cuff and ribbed for a decent amount instead of the rolled cuff in the blog pattern. I ribbed the thumb section and used a YO increase, knitting into the back of the YO in the next round to close the hole. This worked really well and gives a very good definition to the diagonal line. I like it. The back of the hand is in double moss stitch. Next I am going to do a full pair of mittens with some design on the back and see how that comes out.
Oh and I did knit another hat. The one on the left is in aran weight and is the same size and was knit from the same pattern as the one on the right which is in sock wool. My son informs me that the gray hat is very manly and he would wear it. I had a hard time wrestling it off his head. I pass all these things past my children since they are very definite on questions of fashion and colour. Whereas I am always questioning my choices of colour and pattern. I am trying to make all the hats unisex, sometimes its just a colour choice that makes that possible. Hats are kind of interesting that way.
-Deb
I remember that mitten pattern - I'll have to dig it out and try the refinements. Love the ribbing on the thumb! They'll be good for shovelling ALL THIS SNOW.
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I will definitely look up that mitten pattern. I knitted a pair of mittens at my first knitting class, but haven't attempted them since!!!!!
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ReplyDeleteLove the gray hat -- looks like it would be perfect for my son-in-law. Do you mind sharing the pattern?
I was in Orilia a couple of weeks ago. We love your little town -- so pretty and such nice people!
Georganna