More Hats

The knitting of hats make me feel a little better, more comfortable and at peace with myself. The knitting of hats really is so insignificant compared to what's going on in the lives of seriously ill patients and their family but I knit on. My sil came back and told me that she saw a box of hats at the hospital for the patients to use and she'll investigate. I think the hospital may take the hats I'm knitting.

Here I've got the stripey beanie modeled by CY.

And the Chunky Cabled Beanie modeled by JY, knit out of the same GGH Davos as the niece's Plain Blue Scarf. Sil likes this and I've given it to nephew, another hat to help him through chemo. So there'll be a few more hats in the near future for the hospital. One of them might be the Flapper Hat.

YFC '07 started last Monday, the 15th and below is the chemo cap, Shedir, that will go to the States. I'm making it in the original yarn called for, Rowan Calmer. Somehow, the pattern and I are not clicking. Not only are my cables are not looking good, I have to stare at the pattern, like for 2 minutes, before I know what I'm suppose to do, yet I still made a mistake (located where the star is) which I didn't realise until looking at the photo.

I think stocking stitch knitting or easy patterns are more suited for me these days. And I diverted my attention to the Striped Beret from Lousia Harding's Gathering Roses Accessories book of last year. This is a request from my other sil to make her friend a hat as they're going to China together early February, long story. Of course I obliged happily, I've been wanting to make this for a while.

And I bought another Japanese pattern book for small items, an old (like 2005 or 2006) one actually. There are some really groovy patterns (how about knitted boots?). Will show next time when I have the chance to take photos in proper light.

Comments

[Stephanie]

Oh, I need to get on my chemo cap. Sigh. Your hats look great - I've been feeling the need to knit hats and scarves (it might be related to the below zero weather around here).

[jenna]

All the hats look terrific. One of the reasons I've steered clear of Shedir (so far) is because I'm not sure I have the patience to work on all those cables at once! Yours looks like it's coming along nicely. And on a pattern like that, I doubt many people would notice one little mistake. I love that striped beret pattern!

[tiennie]

The hats look terrific - I've been wanting to knit more hats and now scarves too. Your shedir is looking great - don't know if anyone else would have noticed your mistake.

[seedless grape]

All of the hats look great--even Shedir, with the mistake. I'm sure no one will notice it when the hat is worn.

And I like the striped beret pattern, too! The colors you picked out look beautiufl together.

[Sue]

I love all of the hats, and I am sure that the hospital will gladly take them. I love the Shedir cap too, just gorgeous and I plan on knitting that one one day too.

[Jennifer]

Hats are very comforting to knit. Yours look wonderful.

[Amy]

I absolutely adore the blue hat! I've yet to move on to cables, but it seems I might have to give it a go...

[erin]

Sometimes what we need is soothing knitting. I had an initial problem knitting shedir because my dpns were too short and the stitches weres quashed together. After I transferred the stitches to circular needles, I could see much better. I like the Flapper hat.

[dove]

I don't think your Shedir cables look bad at all, but that is a nitpicky pattern to follow. Especially in white -- knitting in white confuses me.

I do love the other hats, too.

[BERNIE]

Thanks to your side-bar, I just discovered DailyKnitter.com and it is a terrific site! Also, I enjoy seeing all your hats you have made. I hope your little nephew will be cheered up by your wonderful gift.

[courtney]

Hi there, I have been out of the loop for so long, and was so sorry to come back to such serious news on your end. I truly hope that your family finds the strength you all need to get you through this. If you need anything from your fellow knitters...you know you need only ask.
Shedir is looking amazing, all those cables and only one mistake!? That is a miracle as far as I can tell! Keep at it, it looks beautiful. I love the stripey hat and the blue cabled hat, they both look like they were very comforting to make, just what you needed.

[Emy]

I am sure your hats do get truly appreciated :)

[diana]

I hope all those hats keep their intended recipients warm and comforted.

As for shedir, I needed to concentrate on the pattern all the time. And I alos ripped it out several times before I could get the hang of it.

[Robin]

I would personally buy the striped beret and also shedir.