Since graduating this December I have had time to think about knitting again. While I was waiting to get my car towed in the middle of a snow storm I took shelter in a yarn store (was that lucky or what?). I was tempted into buying Boutique Knitting by Laura Irwin because of the photo on the front cover. I love cloche hats and I have always wanted to knit one. When I saw this book I knew I wanted to knit this one. I chose some random black yarn from scraps at home (Plymouth baby alpaca) and cast on. While I was knitting the ruffled band I also had a vision of hearts for this hat. So I found some Noro Kojaku that I was gifted a while ago and it seemed suitable. The result is a faux isle rainbow heart cloche. It looks better on. Front: Side: Other side: With the black yarn it's hard to see the ribbing on the band especially the top-most rib. It just melts in, but I suppose that's one of the hazards of using black yarn in an area that is supposed to show texture. Or maybe it has...
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Your one skein SP
sorry to have missed you while we were on our journey - perhaps next year :-)
and I hope you've been enjoying your "dating" life (grins)
Bonnie I am so glad that you like it.
Teyani - this is the Sassy Baguette pattern, but it didn't quite felt it was supposed to.
Aw, Cayli, I 'm really glad. I loved the way yourse turned out. My knitting group was just in love with it.
Thanks, Lady Linoleum!
Thanks, Kristin!
Thanks, Jessalu!
Larjmarj - I didn't think of that, but I totally know what you mean. Cool vision!