Anyway, a few weeks ago when I made this cowl, I was going to take a crack at a very matching hat. But I was also very eager to make a simple hat with the multi-colored yarn to see how the stripes worked up. Simple won out, so here's the hat:
It's hard to tell in the photo but the colors soften towards the peak, almost as though they come from two different balls of yarn. The pattern is the Mock Rib Watch cap by Tanis Gray (it's free on Ravelry). I did an extra half inch of the rib for some reason I don't remember right now, but I like it. I've made this cap before in a different yarn and it's still one of my favorites.
I even love how this yarn looks on the inside. I saw a tip somewhere on attaching pom poms so they can be removed. You feed the ends through a button with big holes and tie a really secure bow. Then just untie it if you want to wash the hat.
Speaking of pom poms, at Christmas time I bought some pom pom makers. I think I perfected my technique (because you know, it's probably a high demand sort of thing), and the key is to not wind up too much so there's room for everything to squeeeeeeeeze together when you tie it off. I made the biggest size for this one--it might have been overkill.
This is a really nice-fitting hat. I didn't do a gauge swatch or anything, just went for it, and it fits just how I like.
I won't tell you how many photos I took before I was able to deem one "somewhat acceptable." It looks like it's a snug fit, but it's not. It's fitted, but it is not squeezing the life out of my head. It's been warm and rainy here, so if winter could remember it's supposed to be here so I could go ahead and wear this I sure would appreciate it.
OK, I am going to go attempt to make some tea without falling over. Wish me luck!
Oh dear, vertigo sounds awful. It must have been frightening for you. I have height phobia which when triggered I lose my mind and I have to crawl or waddle along. Of course I cry too. I don't know if it's the same as vertigo. One time I got out of bed wrong and the world kept spinning and spinning even when I lie down and keep very still. Now that was super scary and I'm glad it went away. I hope your scan comes back fine and you never get vertigo again.
ReplyDeleteAs for your hat, what a gorgeous colour. I have yarn envy. You look cute in it. Still doing the "pose like a doll" thing?
Did the doctor suggest cleaning out your ear canals with one of the over the counter products? Sometimes lack of balance can start in the ears. Beautiful hat.
ReplyDeleteThank you! He did take a look, but said there wasn't anything that should cause vertigo. I'm going to do it anyway, though, as I'll do what I can to never feel that way again.
DeleteI love that pompom, it is totally awesome. I would be happy to send some winter, to allow you to wear your hat. We have lots.
ReplyDeleteVertigo is a scary thing, with many causes. I hope you figure out the cause of yours, soon.
There is no such thing as a too large pompom! I hope you feel better soon, but now at least you have an excuse to watch the Olympics all day and marvel the miracle of something like biathlon...
ReplyDeleteThanks! That's what I've been doing for these two days. I love the Olympics so I'm not complaining. We were joking the other day about certain events. We were saying "What makes someone think 'I want to ski really fast, and shoot at a target when I get there?' or 'I'm going to focus my career on skiing over these tiny hills'" lol.
DeleteYikes Bethany I heard that vertigo can be awful! Hope it never returns. Love the hat, you look adorable in it! I love the button pompom trick too. I pinned it to remember it, but will get buried in the bazillion pins I already have, lol!!!
ReplyDeleteyou are gorgeous lady!! Love the hat too. How did the date go? I had vertigo whilst coming off some hideous anti-depressants. 6 months of vertigo. Constant. It's awful, I feel for you :0(
ReplyDeleteThat hat is so pretty! I'm sorry you had a bout of vertigo- it sounds terrifying! I hope you can figure out what caused it!
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