Trick or Twofer Treat!
Hubster's cousins hosted us during the Half-Marathon weekend back in July, so I offered to knit them something as a thank-you gift. Nothing says "thank you" like Lorna's Laces and Koigu! ;) (Sorry, no modeled shots this time. I meant to, then forgot and washed them and am too lazy to model, photog, and wash 'em again. Plus, I need to get these mailed off as it's been over three months since I promised to knit these for them, sooooo, sucky pics it is!)
Have any of you seen this hat before? Hmmm, it's a rather obscure one... HA! Right. I'm sure you recognize theubiu ubiqoi popular Koolhaas pattern from the IK 2007 Holiday Gifts issue. I have to say, I can see why this pattern has become such a bandwagon. It's much easier to knit than it looks (as long as you know how to cable without a cable needle, otherwise, it would drive you mad), really pops with those lattice cables, and is incredibly stretchy. It fit both Hubster and me!
Only made a couple of minor mods here: I a) lengthened the ribbing to create a fold-up brim, because me likey fold-up brims; b) knitted three repeats before the crown decreases (instead of five) as my row gauge was off; and c) ktbl'd the slipped stitch before moving the marker at end of Row 8 (instead of just slipping), to maintain the patterning. That was about it!
Hopefully J will like it! I thoroughly enjoyed knitting it, and the results turned out fab! In fact, this may become my go-to gift hat pattern. Uh, if my brothers are reading this, I hope you like it 'cause there's a very good chance you'll both be getting one for Christmas.
Koolhaas
Pattern: Interweave Knits, Holiday Gifts 2007
Yarn: Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted, less than one skein in Pewter
Needle: HiyaHiya Stainless Steel Interchangeables, size 8
Mods: Fold-up brim, fewer repeats before crown, ktbl slipped stitch in Row 8
And for M, my Mitt Envys!
Is it wrong to love your own pattern? Ah, screw it if it is, 'cause I do! They knit up super quick, take very little yarn, have those kicky little cables, and look great in both solid and variegated colorways. I love this pattern so much, you'll be seeing a pair modified for sport weight later this week!
These should keep M's hands nice and toasty as she's sipping tea, overlooking her kickass San Fran view that I would hate her for if I didn't love her so much.
Mitt Envy IV
Pattern: Mine :)
Yarn: Koigu Premium Merino, less than one skein in 2405
Needle: HiyaHiya Stainless Steel, size 1, 32"
Have any of you seen this hat before? Hmmm, it's a rather obscure one... HA! Right. I'm sure you recognize the
Only made a couple of minor mods here: I a) lengthened the ribbing to create a fold-up brim, because me likey fold-up brims; b) knitted three repeats before the crown decreases (instead of five) as my row gauge was off; and c) ktbl'd the slipped stitch before moving the marker at end of Row 8 (instead of just slipping), to maintain the patterning. That was about it!
Hopefully J will like it! I thoroughly enjoyed knitting it, and the results turned out fab! In fact, this may become my go-to gift hat pattern. Uh, if my brothers are reading this, I hope you like it 'cause there's a very good chance you'll both be getting one for Christmas.
Koolhaas
Pattern: Interweave Knits, Holiday Gifts 2007
Yarn: Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted, less than one skein in Pewter
Needle: HiyaHiya Stainless Steel Interchangeables, size 8
Mods: Fold-up brim, fewer repeats before crown, ktbl slipped stitch in Row 8
And for M, my Mitt Envys!
Is it wrong to love your own pattern? Ah, screw it if it is, 'cause I do! They knit up super quick, take very little yarn, have those kicky little cables, and look great in both solid and variegated colorways. I love this pattern so much, you'll be seeing a pair modified for sport weight later this week!
These should keep M's hands nice and toasty as she's sipping tea, overlooking her kickass San Fran view that I would hate her for if I didn't love her so much.
Mitt Envy IV
Pattern: Mine :)
Yarn: Koigu Premium Merino, less than one skein in 2405
Needle: HiyaHiya Stainless Steel, size 1, 32"
posted by weezalana at 3:18 PM
12 Comments:
Of course there is nothing wrong with loving your own pattern! They are very adorable, and I would love to make them. But I'm a chart girl. If you know of anyone who's worked out a chart, do let us know!
Caffeine Girl - the sport weight version will have a chart for the cable section, which is the same cable as the lighter weight version. :)
Love the hat and the mitts!
Lucky recipients! LL worsted is great for hats...although I wouldn't know that as I've always gifted them ;) It is nice to knit with..and I do have more in hiding here..hmmm I do need a new pair of mitts too..double hmmm
Lorna's Laces in Pewter... I wonder where you found that! ;)
They both look awesome!
Betcha now he's gonna want some manly mitts and she's gonna want a Koolhaas....;-)
I'm making koolhaas for the first time too. Loving it, except one of the cables which I 'just' can't do without the needle because my yarn isn't stretchy enough! And yes, it's driving me nuts. Love the mitts too :0)
Lucky people to be getting these beautiful handknits! I love how they'll be all color coordinated, too.
very nice! i keep meaning to knit koolhaas but i have eleventy billion hats already and i'm pretty sure i've given everyone i know at least one hat for various holidays. maybe someday.
Love the hat and mitts, they came out great!
I've had your mitts in my queue for a long time - it really is time to knit them - they are so cute!
Love the hat too - now I want to knit one!
Your Koolhaas looks great! Somehow, I've avoided knitting that one so far, but I'm sure I'll make one eventually. I haven't tried your Mitt Envy pattern yet, but there's absolutely nothing wrong with loving your pattern. They look great. Cozy.
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