Silly

I mean, really...why can't I just take a normal picture of my just completed "Fountain Hat."
  

Oh, Okay...

I really love this pattern.  The starbursts are so pretty and I even got a compliment on it when I wore it out today.  For the most part, it is an easy knit, even though Interweave classifies it as an intermediate project. Here are the specs:

Pattern: Fountain Hat by Katie Himmelberg
Yarn: Knit Picks Gloss (70% Merino Wool 30% Silk, fingering) 220 yds/50g hank- Color: Woodland Sage
Needles: Size 5 16" circular Bamboo.
Mods: The only mod was that I used a different yarn and a size 5 rather than the called-for size 4 16" circular.  I ran short on yarn so I eliminated one or two of the knit rows between decrease rows.  Worked out fine.  I imagine that if you used a size 4 with this yarn, 220 yards would be plenty.  Also, I used some of the skein for another project, so there you go.

The cost of the Gloss yarn is $3.99, a far cry from the $20 it would cost to use the Shibuiknits Sock that the pattern calls for.  I think the Gloss is a nice yarn. There was no splitting or knots, and it shows off the stitch pattern well.  I am thinking of ordering more to knit another one of these as a gift.

Here's the completed Houdini Sock. I am working on the other one, so you will have to wait to see the pair.  Some of you have remarked that you love the yarn, as do I.  You can find some for yourself here.  This one is the Superwash Merino Sock yarn.

Love, love, love the pattern. Can't say enough.  Not thrilled with the cast-off...kind'a ruffle-y. But no trouble getting it on his foot,  so it's good, I guess. 

Last, another Ballband. I tried this one using only one skein of Sugar and Cream Stripes in Lime Stripes. I did not use a contrasting color. The color changes come only from the self-striping lime yarn. 

Comments

[del]

Cute hat! But you wore it already? Was it chilly?

I like how your dishcloth didn't require different yarns, just relied on the self-striping. You really can't have too many dishcloths.

[hakucho]

Yes, you are silly, but we love you :)

The hat is very cute. Looks like snow flakes!

I LOVE your ballband. I wouldn't have thought to use the self-striping yarn, but it's effect is awesome and no ends to work in :)

[pat]

I love the Fountain Hat - what a perfect use for Gloss (I made socks from Woodland Sage Gloss - my favorite color... and they wore out quickly - a hat is perfect!!)

[AuntieAnn]

Oh, you silly! Lovely hat and socks you made.

[Rebecca Blake]

Angie, I am so proud of you. Talented, creative and funny. Rebecca (sister)