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January 16, 2008
Inga Progress
Holy tall hats Batman! I hope this looks better on me than it does on Heada! I am now at the decreasing part of the pattern. It seems a little snug on me, but I am hoping a good blocking will help.
I snuck in a quick knit this weekend:
Specs:
Pattern: House Beanie - Charmed Knits - Ravenclaw colors (according to my son) The colors may be off. But hey, he likes it!
Yarn: Vanna's Choice - Lion Brand - 100% Acrylic
Color: Royal Blue and Chocolate Brown
Needles: US 5 circulars and US 7 circulars - 16"
I started this hat on Friday night and finished it on Sunday night. He loves it.
I did a little yarn shopping this weekend as some of you may know.....
One of my favorite LYS is closing for a couple of months. So she has to clear out the inventory. 50% off everything in the store.
I didn't do too much damage. I got some Dale of Norway Helio to make the Norwegian Socks in the Folk Socks Book and some Dale of Norway Baby Ull to make the Skull Isle Hat and Mitts from Debbie Stoller's new book. Oh and I got some Regia sock yarn. The Kaffe Fasset colorway kind. I plan on going this Saturday and next Saturday. Got to stock up. At these prices!
Posted by beth at January 16, 2008 12:48 PM
Comments
Inga is beautiful! Tall is beautiful! Hmm, the increases will help pull her in, right? Did your row gauge go off a little?
Posted by: katie at January 16, 2008 02:20 PM
The hat is so beautiful! Did you check with a gauge swatch? My color stranded knitting is always a bit too small, so I knit it on the next size larger needles. Glad it fits anyway! Be sure to bring it to the meeting so we can see it in person, please!
Posted by: Salt City Spinner at January 16, 2008 03:16 PM
ohhhh inga looks so yummy. Love the colours you chose.
Posted by: kelly at January 16, 2008 03:56 PM
I've seen some people cut out several rows at the beginning of Inga because of length issues. Check Ravelry if you have some time. Also, there is a GREAT series of videos on youtube about using a drum carder. Seeing has you mentioned needing "practice" I thought you may find them interesting. On the LYS.. I was going to drive out over the weekend but figured she wouldn't have much left at this point. So do tell.. whats left? ;)
Posted by: Carla at January 16, 2008 06:44 PM
You prolific knitters kill me. You snuck in a quick knit? That's a week's knitting for me at least! LOL
Posted by: windyridge at January 16, 2008 10:56 PM
Inga looks totally fabulous... I love the colors!!
Posted by: Sara at January 17, 2008 08:16 AM
Love the hat! I had one come out too tall... my stitch gauge was on but my row gauge was not. Luckily I found somebody it fits.
Posted by: lisa at January 18, 2008 08:24 AM
Oh, Inga! You are a beauty! Be nice to your Mom.
Posted by: Laurie at January 18, 2008 12:52 PM
Bethie, must say that is one of the prettiest hats you've made...very nice, you've come a long way baby...hehehe
What pattern did you use for Danny's hat, that looks like something I might be able to manage..I'm in the process of makeing a t-shirt quilt for Domi, out of her concert shirts, can you beleive she's letting me cut them up...should be interesting
Posted by: lemon at January 25, 2008 09:04 AM
