10.3.13

a hat for mother's day



Oh my word, what a quick and satisfying project this turned out to be and now it's confirmed, I am an avid hat knitter. By no means speedy, I still had this done in a couple of days .. much, much less would have been possible, had nothing else in the house needed doing. Ha! I also think the needles were going faster than usual as I had an important postal deadline to meet. My mother has needed a hat for some time and what better occasion than Mother's Day, thought I.

It was a tricky job finding a suitable yarn for this project and my desperate attempts to avoid the greys didn't help. However, I met up with Melissa from Oh Hello Rabbit the other day, who took me to a new yarn shop. Melissa sews and sells the cutest outfits for little girls and is also partial to a spot of dressmaking and knitting so we got on like a house on fire. Just as well, given the time it took me to make a decision.  But after much dithering and discussion of yarn choices for my hat, we suddenly spied the most adorable little sample top made out of Koigu hand painted merino. (I hadn't realised that Koigu is a Canadian brand until I started writing this post.) Normally variegated yarns would have me crossing the aisles but I may be about to change my mind, for those hand painted skeins looked so pleasing, all enticingly arranged in their rows of coordinating colours. I instantly knew a deep blue variant was the one and bought a couple of skeins with a view to holding the yarn double.

Chelsea Market Hat. Of course, having recently left London I was drawn to the name but, in truth, I think it was the single row of cabling down one side that made me plump for this pattern. It really adds a big dose of interest which doesn't get lost in the variegation. (Of course, once I had got quite far into the cabling I realised a small mistake but by then didn't have the time to unpick. Hey ho, wouldn't want anyone thinking I'd bought the thing, would I?!!) So full marks to the Canadian postal service for getting this across the pond and bang on delivery target, love from 'Impressed of Vancouver'. The hat fits and hopefully my mother's head will be snug for the remainder of the season! As ever, there are more details and pics on my Ravelry page.

So that's me for today. Wishing all mothers a happy day today and I hope that everyone has a lovely week, whatever you are up to?

Happy Mother's Day Mum, love you xx

14 comments:

  1. Awe it's lovely Kate and I'm sure your mum thinks so too!
    Happy Mothers Day to you too. :)
    V xxx

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  2. Oh, I bet your mother loves you too Kate, especially now you've made that lovely hat for her! Koigu is one of my favourite yarns - I use it for all my rabbit small-scale knitted clothes projects - and you have the satisfaction of knowing you are buying 'local' yarn too.

    There's no stopping you now, Kate...I'm not going to forget my KAL threat ;-)

    Hugs,

    Stephanie

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  3. ps Your hat goes beautifully with the colours of your header photo. That sort of thing makes me ridiculously happy.

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  4. It is a very pretty hat Kate. You chose your wool well! I hope you are treated to something just as nice yourself for Mother's Day. T x

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  5. Its gorgeous Kate, just in time for a freezing week ahead herein the UK. I am sure your mum will be very grateful:o) x Penelope

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  6. Those blues are beautiful Kate! I have just finished knitting a baby blanket for my grandson to be. It is about to be posted too, so I hope our postal service will be as trustworthy as yours. I am still keen on knitting the slouchy beanie with the bobbly bits of yours. Have a happy week!

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  7. Well that turned out just beautifully! So happy the yarn worked out. Your mum is going to love it! It was such fun hanging out with you the other day. Unfortunately, the little cloud blue legwarmers have not yet emerged from the little cloud blue ball of yarn. Hopefully before our next meet up :) Happy Mother's day to you!

    melissa x

    (btw, I'm still in awe of your speedy knitty skills! I'm thinking you were indeed born to knit!)

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  8. I love the variegated wool it gives a lovely textural complexity to it. Your mum's very lucky.

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  9. Oooh. Like that. Always like your hats :-)

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  10. what a great little hat!!! Mum is sure to love it!!!!

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  11. A beautiful yarn choice - blues are my favourite. Bet your mum is glad of her new hat right now as it is very chilly indeed in the UK.

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  12. ~ I love your understated style, kate! And I must admit it is still very much 'Berry' wearing weather here too! YOUR Mum will treasure it I am sure...With the kindest thoughts...Maria x

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  13. Oops YOU know that should read Beret! Am far to English with me writing,Kate. hehe...

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