A Kind of Stuck

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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.

Comments

[Carole]

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.

[Patty]

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!!!

[margene]

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!

[Bonny]

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!

[Mary]

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?)

[Marilyn]

Yay for all the hats! I bet you are probably ready to move on to something more challenging now tho...