I got a new toy for Christmas. It's a little photo studio: a lightbox, camera tripod and some lights. I'm still learning -- like seriously learning -- so the pictures aren't that great, but it's a work in progress!
I also fail at figuring out how many yards this used, so ... whoops. More than 1 and less than 1000.
Pattern: Basic loom hat that came with the Knifty Knitter loom set
Yarn: A partial skein of the coopworth/merino yarn from Mountain Vewe Coopworths I bought at VT Sheep & Wool 2010 (I have 53 grams left, but didn't measure it initially) and a partial skein of Cascade Lana D'Oro (the scale says I used 3 grams? that doesn't seem right)
Loom: Um. Either the green or the purple Knifty Knitter (okay, turns out I bought the purple one after I made this, so I'm gonna say green)
Timeline: 7.21.11 - 7.23.11
Yeah. If you're not completely blinded by that.
Opinions: I figured out how to make each color dominant on different rows, so I played with that to make a very orderly hat. Not sure I have the brim fold-up perfect, but oh well.
This hat is very warm around the ears, but the mohair makes it a bit scratchy. Wearing it today, I felt a little cold, but I think most people would in five degree weather. It's a good heavy-duty hat, and it wears beautifully when it's snowing.
Ah, yes, that's a more accurate color representation.
Random Thoughts: I finally got my green hat! Sort of.
Also, I need to work on this photography thing. Can you still see?
2 comments:
Hi Jen,
First of all, thanks so much for leaving comments on my blog. That certainly makes blogging extra special! :)
Your green-purple hat looks lovely. Now you just have to post a photo of you wearing it. :)
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It's lovely! The light box thing takes a bit of toying with but you'll get it! Best of luck with it and gorgeous hat!
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