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norby



The second of my holiday hats and to be honest I'm wondering why on earth I resisted them in the first place. Perhaps I thought they might have been too tricky but, given the size of a project for the average bonce, I eventually concluded it would be an easy fail if all went badly wrong. And now that I've got two under my belt, I reckon hat knitting could easily become something of an addiction. This is Gudrun Johnston's Norby and I am thrilled with it. I may even go so far as to say I prefer it to 'Snöflingla', hmm just thinking out loud there for a minute. What's also on my mind is that had it been knitted in a paler shade, I could have done Norby even more justice, with its lovely ripple effect. But hey, never mind that, have you not noticed? It ain't grey!

Knitted in the round, I did quicky succumb to irritation at the amount of purling I had to start it off with but the rippling chart was definitely something to look forward to. And as for those tassels, what a brilliant addition. The yarn, which I snapped up from my now local yarn shop, is Tonos Carnaval by Misti Alpaca in blackberry (rather a duller shade than the photos would have you believe). It feels soft and reassuring, with just about the right amount of variegation in the colour for my taste. (I'm not convinced I have a fondness for the Noro style varieties, I'm afraid.) What's more it is super warm, as testified by the Model, who remained toasty as anything when she wore it over the weekend in bracing temperatures on a frost covered beach. She also looks much better in it than I do, so I'm in danger of losing this hat if I'm not careful! As ever, more knitting notes are jotted down on Ravelry.

Yippee, we've received word that our house contents are getting ever closer (last seen in Los Angeles) and I am suddenly starting to feel the excitement levels rising. Despite the majority destined to sit in storage till the summer, I am hoping to at least retrieve my sewing equipment. Well, that's the plan anyway, can you see my fingers tightly crossed as I place my three wishes and prepare to breathe a huge sigh of contentment xxx

Have a super duper week!

13 comments:

  1. Another gorgeous hat. You must be cold. Good luck with the shipping. Do you have to go fabric shopping or did that come too? T x

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  2. It is verrry pretty. I have a skein of beautiful variegated wool that's looking for a project, and as I said last week, I do need a hat. Wonder whether I have enough. Hmmmmm.

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  3. It's gorgeous and does look very cosy indeed, just the thing for a frozen beach! If that sewing machine doesn't arrive soon you'll have jumped from the sewing camp to the knitting camp!!! ;)
    Have a great new week Kate,
    V xxx

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  4. Such a gorgeous hat! I love the tassels! So glad to hear that your sewing things will soon be with you :) Wishing you a happy week, Kate.
    Helen x

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  5. great hat! hats are my favorite knitting project.
    good luck with your move!!
    :)

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  6. What a lovely hat, I too despise knitting in the round.

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  7. Beautiful Kate,it looks so scrummy and super cosy,perfect for your Canadian Winter. I have also just finished knitting a hat, one of Jane Brocket's ones with some Madeline Tosh I bought from Loop. It was completed last night just in time for the little sprinkle of snow we woke up to today. Holding thumbs for your sewing equipment arriving safely and soon x Penelope

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  8. What a fantastic hat - I think I need a hat project, especially if this cold snap (nothing compared to a Canadian one I know) keeps going.

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  9. Fab knitting Kate! Love that yarn too, it has a wonderful halo from the alpaca. Makes good socks....should you wish to indulge! But maybe you'll be diving back into sewing!
    xxx

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  10. Great hat, could do with one here this week. Good luck with your first shipping assignment, it will be like seeing old friend when it arrives.

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  11. Love that hat, Kate!
    Hoping your shipping arrives safe and sound too!
    Sending kind thoughts, Maria x

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  12. Cute sooooo cute!!!!! I love that brighten blue and the texture looks soft and warm.

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  13. I'm amazed by your energy - moving continents and still finding time to knit hats. Looks fabulous, I think it would look great in grey too though.

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