Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Success and an apology

My success is that I finished the Ladders of Success Cap. My apology is . . . to all the times I put down slouchy hats in general. I really like this hat. Yeah, go figure, cause I'm not a slouchy hat person, or better yet, I thought I wasn't. I always thought they looked odd and couldn't be any better than a normal hat, in fact, I figured they would be worse, after all it wasn't snug on your head, how was it suppose to keep you warm.

The whole time I knit this, in the back of my mind I kept thinking for sure this would be given away, probably to my sister Echo, since she's a fan of hats in general. But sorry, my dear sister, this one is mine. I tried it on for the photo shoot and I was surprised by how comfy it is. I will definitely be wearing this tomorrow on the bus to work.


Yarn : Moda Dea Washable Wool
Color : Real Teal
Care : wash warm, dry flat
Needles : US 6(most of hat) and US 7(ribbing and first set up row)
Pattern : Ladders of Success (will provide a link when it is up)


Profile : the hat has enough slouch that my ponytail is not messed up at all and comfortable fits withing the hat.
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The fit of the band is nice, not too snug, but not loose.
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Detail of garter and cables.
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Overall : Glad I test knitted this, because I may just be turning into more of a hat person. It was a fairly quick knit and is very comfortable.

4 comments:

  1. Yay for questioning your own ideas of style! I find that I very often like things that I never thought would be "me." Unfortunately, though, I still haven't found a hat that I can get along with. I've been thinking that I need to try again...winter's coming quickly now!

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  2. You look a little upset in that second photo! Glad you ended up liking your hat! Isn't it amazing what we end up liking once we actually give it a try!

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  3. Really? A hat on the bus? It's supposed to be 92 today...

    But it is very flattering and I'm glad you're keeping it. I might have to give a slouch hat a try too.

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  4. Yay! Glad we converted you! I love slouchy hats!
    This one looks good on you!
    Vicki

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