Just in time for winter, I’ve got a new hat. Gretel is a fun knit. The changing twists and cables kept things interesting, the smallish sized project kept it a quick knit. I went for the slouchy version.
Gretel, by Isolde Teague
Needles: Knitpicks Harmony circs, #5, #7 with a 16" and 32" cord. I love these needles. Nothing else I have even comes close. They are so smooth and the points, lovely and sharp. I used them "magic loop".
Yarn: my own 2 ply handspun from roving bought at last year’s Gathering from Spinner’s Hill. I’m guessing that I used about 225yds. Maybe less, the ball still looks pretty big.
Sizing…. I have a very small head. I may have to put a bit of elastic thread into the ribbing to snug it up. It tends to slip over one eye while I shovel, every now and then.
before the storm, I got one shot
tonight she looks like this..
Maybe tomorrow I’ll get some glam shots. For now, she’s a working girl.
Now, for the mitts.
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8 responses to “a hat named Gretel”
Hannah’s slips down a little, too. The elastic is a good idea.
BRRR! Cute hat. I hope it keeps you warm.
The working girl shot tells the story- form and function! She is a good looking hat!
Better get those mitts going…more weather due this weekend…
I love Gretel’s colors…bet the glam shots will be gorgeous!
Nice ice shots. The glam shots will be fun (with or without elastic.)
Love it! What a great hat!
Did you get pounded with this last storm too?
I’m dying to make one of these–it looks like such fun to knit! And I love the gentle colors in your handspun. Very pretty project! 🙂
I’d love to see that on you, as I’m currently in a hat making mood and this project was suggested.