Knitwit Files Vol 7: Slouch Hat and Pattern

Trial run with my first pattern inspired by some others I'd read but written by me! It's not slouchy enough for my dreads, but it works quite well for The Girl. She snagged it up before it was even finished! The next one will have to have an excessive amount of slouch and a bit bigger headband if it's going to fit me. And if I make it big enough, I make even get to keep it! :)



Here's the pattern if anyone would like it.

1. CO 68 stitches in the round. Place marker, join round, be careful not to twist!
2. K2P2 Rib for 1 1/2" on #8 - 16" circular knitting needle. It's gonna be tight, but it'll get easier soon enough.
3. Time to increase: K1M1 all the way around. You should now have 136 stitches.
4. Knit until body is 6 1/2"
5. On last knit row, place marker every 34 stitches (use color other than 1st one so you know where the beginning of the round starts)
6. Begin decrease: Row 1*K2 K2tog(15 times) K2* repeat ** 3 times - make sure to move markers. 76 stitches left
7. Row 2: *K3 K2tog(7 times) K2* repeat ** 3 times making sure to move markers - 48 stitches left
8. Row 3: *K2 K2tog(4 times) K2* repeat ** 3 times, moving markers - 32 stitches left
9. Switch to (4)DPNs
10. K32 putting 8 stitches on each DPN - 32 stitches
11. K2 K2tog(2 times) K2 -all the way around. 24 stitches left
12. Cut tail of thread at least 18", thread on needle and pull through all stitches, pulling tight to close up opening. Weave in ends.

Materials: #8 16" circ, #8 DPNs, stitch markers, tapestry needle, yarn #4 worsted acrylic blend about 200 yds (244yd skein)

Project 365: Week 23

Sunday, May 30, 2010 What else do you do on a hot, summery afternoon but play in the water?


Monday, May 31, 2010 Another warm day. This time dad took the kids to the pool.


Tuesday, June 1, 2010 I saw some decorated baggies on the 'net and couldn't resist trying it myself. This could become addicting!


Wednesday, June 2, 2010 New dreaddies in the works. Brown base with yellow and orange for fun :)


Thursday, June 3, 2010 J's Nerf arsenal.


Friday, June 4, 2010 I went thrifting for the first time in a long while. Found a few goodies :)


Saturday, June 5, 2010 Time to get all the June birthday/anniversary cards ready!

Journaling Me: Hobbies

This is the post #1 for my year-long Journaling Me Project. I will be randomly selecting a question from a jar full of journaling strips and recording my stories for future generations to enjoy. Many of the questions can be found here. I also added a few questions pulled from this book. So here we go!


What are some of your hobbies right now?

I have a zillion hobbies right now! Okay, not really a zillion, but I do have quite a few and a few more I'd like to give a try! The list:  reading, scrapbooking, sewing, embroidering by hand, knitting, crochet, photography, making dreads, and various other crafty things. Even origami!

mosaic by BigHugeLabs
LtoR Row 1: Hand-embroidered victorian crazy quilt for Kate; Hand-embroidered Tudor cuff for Tudor gown; scrapbook layout J and trains; me taking a picture of me; dreads for E
Row 2: Snow White dress for Kate; Temari gift; scrapbook layout K's freckles; ATC trade, Temari gift
Row 3: Halloween 2008; Halloweeen 2007; Me in natural look dreads; red petticoat for Tudor gown; photography challege of hands - baby Kate
Row 4: Chad's new scarf; Hand-embroidered victorian crazy quilt for Connor; fav book; camera book; hand-embroidered forepart skirt for Tudor gown project
Row 5: fav book; crafting paints; crocheted roses; me reading; mini origami project

National Hat Day!!

I just found out that January 15th is National Hat Day! Why didn't someone let me in on this so I could prepare?! And why aren't more people wearing hats?! especially since they can get away with it today! Here are some pretties I found on the web:

Carmen Miranda, of course. Who wouldn't want one of these?!

1950's cocktail

found at Blue Velvet Vintage

Vintage Poet's Hat found at ModCloth

1920s Flapper (I die)

Found at 1860-1960: one hundred years of fashion and accessories

I love hats. All hats. But not all hats love me. I just have one of those faces that doesn't take well to hats. And not a lot of companies make fashion hats for those with locks!

For Christmas 2007, my MIL gave me a great big box full of vintage hats! Oh, what joy! It is one of my fondest desires to have a wardrobe that will allow such delectable head gear...once the dreads are gone...

You, know, I do believe I need to get out my box of hats and play.