Monday, May 23, 2005

Sweet enough to eat

About a year ago, I bought an adorable baby hat kit by Debby Ware. I didn't have any particular plans for it, but just had to have it waiting in the wings.

Last week, I finally found my purpose for this little gem. My brother and his wife are expecting their first baby this fall, and just found out that it's a girl! (I know, sonograms can be unreliable...but we're going with this for now.) Anyway, with that news, I pulled this kit out of the stash and cast on.

I had so much fun with this! One reason is that I got to try some new techniques. The first was two-strand, two-color knitting a la Fair Isle. I will admit, this gave me fits and there were several sessions of ripping back and starting over. I was unclear on where to place the yarns and also how to hold them. A quick google search led me to this awesome video tutorial.

The other embellishment I'd never knit before was bobbles. I was a little unsure just reading the directions, but once I had needles and yarn in my hands, it was really quite easy. Thank heaven for those Addi Turbos...they keep the yarn moving easily off the needles, a plus when knitting bobbles and using cotton yarn.

Anyway, I was obsessed with this project to the point of setting aside all else. I finally finished the little toppers last night, and here's the finished product.


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It reminds me of a yummy pastry...hence the shot on the cake plate, since I don't have a cute baby to model it yet. I'm really pleased with how this came out. Very girly, eh?

Here's a shot of the top.


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Very unique, very fun, and I hope, very wearable. Now I want to make another!

10 comments:

Donna said...

That is a beautiful hat.

Faerynuff said...

that is too cute! I love it. I'm going to google for the pattern and kit details!

Anonymous said...

That is so unbelievably cute I can't even stand it.

Vicki said...

How adorable! A little girl would look so cute in that :)

Cathi said...

Sooo cute! I have to go check out the kits now! You did an amazing job, can't wait to see a pic of the baby in it when she arrives.

Anonymous said...

That hat is the cutest thing! I love the photo on the cake plate, too! Yummmmmy!

Kristin said...

I love it! I also love cake.

Anonymous said...

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE the hat!!!! So freaking adorable I could eat it up!

wenders said...

That is awesome! Kinda makes me want to knit hats, too!

Kellie said...

Cute! Cute! Cute!