A Kind of Stuck
01/07/2015
Soundtrack . . .
I didn't have much time for knitting earlier this fall, and all of the time I did have was spent on this project. Once that was complete, I didn't really know what to knit next.
So I just kind of . . . got stuck in a moment . . .
Knitting hats!
Six* of them.
Same pattern.
All in a row.
Not even for Christmas gifts. (Except for that dark blue/black one you can barely see in the photo above. It's the first thing I've knit - so far - for Brian's girlfriend, Lauren.) (And I did wrap that one up and put it under the tree for her. Sadly, no photo.)
When you want some instant knitting-gratification, there's really nothing better than a great hat pattern paired with lovely yarn.
And there's a quick payoff, too. Both Brian and Tom think it's the "best hat you've ever knitted for me."
I have a feeling this isn't the last time I'll get stuck in this kind of moment!
(Ravelry details here.)
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* I actually knit seven-and-a-half of these hats. One was a total knit-over (because I forgot to switch my needles after the ribbing and it would've been far too small for the intended recipient). And I started a seventh with some colorful yarn (you can see it in the first photo in this post), but it looked like clown-barf when knit up, so I ripped it at the half-way point (I gave it a good chance) and decided to move on.
Hats like that are like potato chips - you can't have just one! I get on those knitting jags, too, usually with dishcloths. Fun and fast and practical without having to think about it too much is perfect holiday knitting.
Posted by: Carole | 01/07/2015 at 09:52 AM
The best! I'm on my third since December and almost done. I've got Dan coming next week so I'm going to check out this pattern for him. Thank-you!!!
Posted by: Patty | 01/07/2015 at 10:06 AM
After a long time, very large project, turning to something easy and enjoyable is all that's needed. Plus, you have a houseful of happy people!
Posted by: margene | 01/07/2015 at 12:10 PM
What a delightful place to get stuck! Two votes for the "best hat you've ever knitted for me" is the best recommendation ever, and a sign that I may need to make a couple of these!
Posted by: Bonny | 01/07/2015 at 01:25 PM
I love that pattern! haven't actually used it for myself, but a few of my students have. It always turns out great, and it's quick. (are you on to something else now?)
Posted by: Mary | 01/08/2015 at 05:41 AM
Yay for all the hats! I bet you are probably ready to move on to something more challenging now tho...
Posted by: Marilyn | 01/08/2015 at 08:15 AM