Fortunately, I’d had the good sense not to finish the hat and weave in the ends before I got Em to try it on.
So I ripped out the decreases, and the last 8 row cable repeat, then redid the decreases.
Much better! (Notice that I again didn’t finish it – I wanted to make sure it was right first!)
The fit around her head was just fine, the hat was just a bit too long. I tried to convince her that it would keep her extra warm in New York, but she wouldn’t have a bar of it.
Something I’ve learned from this hat? (Well, apart from the obvious!)
I’m not a fan of cables.
Don’t get me wrong, I love the way they look. I just don’t particularly like knitting them.
My tension tends to be a little loose apparently, so I always have to go down a needle size to get gauge. But when I knit cables, I always feel like my knitting is too tight. If I try to loosen it up a little, my gauge is off.
And they’re sl-o-o-o-w.
But I am happy with the hat. Now it’s onto the gloves.
I need to finish these up and move on with my Hanging Garden Stole, because the next project is already planned.
Yarns Online is getting in Cascade Eco Wool. You know, the one that Brooklyn Tweed used for the Hemlock Ring Blanket?
Guess what I’ve preordered?
Yup, now that we’re heading into summer here, I’m going to knit that gorgeous lap blanket.
And I guess that means that the Shetland Shawl gets pushed back a little again.
But I promise, it will be finished by Easter.
Great job on the beanie & Em looks good in it. Wow – that blanket looks gorgeous & the yarn too!
I must say, short or long, I do love the pink beanie! Can also sympathise with you on the whole ‘cable gauge’ thing… I think cables are perhaps always meant feel too tight, but yet they still look good! Wtf?
Bet you can’t wait to go to New York! (Lucky bugger)
Yes, keep those ears warm, you don’t want frostbite!! I love the Hemlock Ring Blanket too. Isn’t it just lovely?? And not too giant either, so it’s not too daunting!!
Yes, cables are s-l-o-w. Mine also felt very tight, but they look fine, so I’m not going to worry about it, unless the SIL can’t get the socks on! (yes, my cables were on socks)
I was afraid the whole hat was too big. Good thing you didn’t have to start all over from scratch. It looks great on Em. What a cute picture!
A much better fit. 🙂
Cute cute hat on cute cute cute Em!! Now, where’s my country silk, hmm? you’re giving me ideas again (though we’re still having some hat weather here, I don’t have to engineer a trip to the Northern Hemisphere to encourage more knitting hee hee )
The hat looks great on Em.
That blanket will be gorgeous.
Great color. It looks adorable on Em, but I suspect most everything does.
Almost another FO! I don’t love knitting cables myself. It slows me down.
I want to make that Hemlock Ring blanket too. So pretty and a friend of mine has made one and is on to a second one. She made her a bit bigger and used three skeins and said hers was about 80″. Pretty nice.
The hat looks great! The color is really flattering for Em.
I love cables…when knit by someone else. 🙂 I always think they are so fussy when I’m required to knit them.
Ooh, lots of pretty projects!
I’ve send a random Canadian your way. She is a beginner knitter who now lives in Sydney.
I love the finished hat. Great job at fixing it. Looks adorabale on her.
What a great photo! The hat & colour really suits Em which yarn did you use? I love knitting cables but hate it when I make a mistake and put the twist the wrong way.
I must make the Hemlock Ring Blanket too! It looks stunning I’m thinking I might knit it for my Mum for Christmas.
That pic is great! Gad you managed to sort it out.
Looking forward to seeing the Hemlock in progress, I’m thinking of doing that one myself, but need to get hold of some yarn first.
Oh and I’m Riggwelter on Ravelry.
Erk. Cables. I’m not a fan either. However the hat looks fabulous!