Odessa
Here's a quickie. My friend KR turned 30 this year, and requested a hand-knit hat for her birthday. I didn't *quite* get it done it time, and took the liberty of wearing myself a few times before giving it to her. But we finally connected over pedicures one day when a mutual friend was visiting, and I had the presence of mind to snap a couple of pics.
Em's in town! KR had a b-day two months ago!
Close-up of Odessa
We need to do this more often
The Specs:
The yarn: Rowan Calmer in Peacock, less than one ball. I can't really afford to use Calmer for sweaters, etc. Not that I really knit many sweaters anyway. But I do like to use it for hats. It's soft and warm, and completely non-itchy. I've started another Shedir with my last remaining ball. It's been languishing in the UFO pile, but maybe soon. Anyway, good yarn choice for this hat. And I really liked the Peacock color. The beads were from Dava Bead and Trade in Hillsdale. They're #6 round beads, sort of a purple/blue/green, not really metallic but more like a Raku-ish finish.
The pattern: Odessa, from Magknits, by Grumperina. I followed the pattern precisely, aside from my yarn sub. I love it. Simple, quick, and lovely. The beads are subtle, charming, and easy. Grumperina is pretty much amazing. I've started another pair of Jaywalkers. Has she started a religion yet?
Thoughts: I think I said it already. Love the yarn, love the pattern, love the finished product. I think KR likes it, too.
I'm on vacation this week (thus the blog posts). I decided to just relax in Portland and do things I don't usually have enough time to do, like go to Stumptown any time I want. I'm trying to take Loki out to some of Portland's dog parks that we haven't tried yet as well.
A little Portland flavor for you:
Coffee prOn
To Libby: I knit at night, often, when I should be reading the Green Journal, the Compendium, TeLinde's, Gabbe, Novak's, or Williams. Procrastinate much?
Em's in town! KR had a b-day two months ago!
Close-up of Odessa
We need to do this more often
The Specs:
The yarn: Rowan Calmer in Peacock, less than one ball. I can't really afford to use Calmer for sweaters, etc. Not that I really knit many sweaters anyway. But I do like to use it for hats. It's soft and warm, and completely non-itchy. I've started another Shedir with my last remaining ball. It's been languishing in the UFO pile, but maybe soon. Anyway, good yarn choice for this hat. And I really liked the Peacock color. The beads were from Dava Bead and Trade in Hillsdale. They're #6 round beads, sort of a purple/blue/green, not really metallic but more like a Raku-ish finish.
The pattern: Odessa, from Magknits, by Grumperina. I followed the pattern precisely, aside from my yarn sub. I love it. Simple, quick, and lovely. The beads are subtle, charming, and easy. Grumperina is pretty much amazing. I've started another pair of Jaywalkers. Has she started a religion yet?
Thoughts: I think I said it already. Love the yarn, love the pattern, love the finished product. I think KR likes it, too.
I'm on vacation this week (thus the blog posts). I decided to just relax in Portland and do things I don't usually have enough time to do, like go to Stumptown any time I want. I'm trying to take Loki out to some of Portland's dog parks that we haven't tried yet as well.
A little Portland flavor for you:
Coffee prOn
To Libby: I knit at night, often, when I should be reading the Green Journal, the Compendium, TeLinde's, Gabbe, Novak's, or Williams. Procrastinate much?
posted by Ruby Banshee at 11:04 AM
1 Comments:
The Odessa looks great! I knit Shedir once in Calmer, and loved the yarn. So last week, I ordered a sweater's worth for a cardigan. Of course, I won't be buying more yarn for a loooooong time....
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