The yarns (Cascade 220 and Noro Silk Garden) worked very well, but I learned a rookie mistake the hard way by impatiently starting the hat before I had wound the hank of Cascade into a ball. I spent a good hour or two unraveling the knot that ensued and vowed to never do that again. I was planning for more of the green tones in the Noro to be used, but the blues, greys and bits of dark purple in the self-striping yarn work better after all (and the greens are left over for another hat).
I attempted to follow the directions for the jogless jog technique, but it’s pretty obvious that I didn’t get it right. The stripes don’t match up at the seam. I’ll have to re-learn and try again next time.
All in all, not too bad for my first hat and I’d definitely try this hat again. I may add a fleece lining to windproof it for the coldest winter days, though.
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Wow, your hat looks fantastic! I think I may try this pattern. I can definitely imagine my brother-in-law wearing this hat!
oh, that looks great. your first hat? wow. love it. also, love ravelry. it is so inspiring.
Your hat looks great. I just printed that pattern out to make for my son. I also just started knitting about 2 months ago. I am loving it, but my quilting is feeling neglected. Oh the joy of having hobbies!
Good job! I made one for my husband, too, and now one for his dad. It's a great pattern. I made the same mistake the first time around, but it magically worked properly (I swear I knitted it the same way) the second time around. Who knows why.
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