And what a week it's been!
The hat is Sitka Spruce. Photo was hotlinked off our Joan's blog. It's the same hosting company so it's okay. Remember when a "farm" did a tie-in with the Red Scarf folks? A "special" colorway. Yeah, that's that yarn. As you can see, it is NOT red. Oh, and yarn is nasty. It's hard and weird and so not merino...
At least, the hat was a win...
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- Lizard :: King (Or rock, paper, scissors, lizard, Spock)
- Swimming pool :: No thank you
- Tank :: Shark
- Horrible :: Woman
- Cabbage :: For The Ducks!
- Pet :: Purr
- Photography :: Selfies*
- 1970 :: /waves
- Ornate :: Devotion
- Turkey :: Salad
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I finished a pair of fingerless mitts last night. However, as I type, it's dark outside and taking photos did not go well. Shall try again in the morning. Thinking about my next mitt pattern. I love the mittens but just don't like in that kind of climate. Also getting a bit tired with the mitten madness. Thankfully, there's always a Joan sock to work on.
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Yes, it was a mostly wonderful birthday week. Thank you. Lots of laughter, talking to people I love and a little fun. There were also surprises, presents and cheesecake.
Remind me to tell/show you the maple. Yeah, there's a story. Someone with a boney butt was mean to me. *L*
* So not my first thought but I'm trying to avoid the drama whores...
I've got that hat pattern, too. Looking forward to knitting it, especially after seeing yours! Love it!
I wanna play rock, paper, scissors, lizard, Spock, but don't have enough people. I wonder if I could get the sheep interested?
Posted by: gayle | Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 04:45 AM
The hat is lovely, but does look red to me ... maybe it's my monitor? Or it could be that I just like red, so see it everywhere.
I am also plugging away at mittens, but must confess that I wound yarn for a cowl yesterday. Don't tell.
Posted by: Ruth | Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 05:17 AM
Oh, who could you be talking about? Who??? And, that hat rocks although I am sorry the yarn sucked. Waiting to see your next mitts or Joan socks, whichever and whenever, dumplin'!!!
Posted by: CindyCindy | Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 06:17 AM
Hey, Happy Birthday! Sorry, I didn't know it was this week. Hope you have a great one!
Posted by: Becky | Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 07:18 AM
But the drama whores are the best part!
Yeah, that is NOT red.
Better mittens than gloves?
Oh, and I've been wondering if I can ask you a few questions....
Posted by: Carrie K | Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 08:41 AM
I've been debating buying that pattern, and I think I am going to have to do it. Tin Can Knits is really putting out some nice patterns. And I do think that's red yarn, but what do I know.
Posted by: Susan | Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 09:29 AM
Great not-red hat. Obviously there's a story there.
Gotta watch out for those boney-butt people!
Posted by: Cheryl S. | Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 09:31 AM
Great looking hat, sorry the yarn sucked. Yeah, it's been a week alright. But you now have a cabbage eating duck named after you. What could be better?
I'm thinking of making them some oatmeal tomorrow morning. What?!?! Yeah. I've lost it.
Posted by: Stacey | Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 10:03 AM
I would consider any birthday that included cheesecake to be an unqualified success. Glad yours did and was!
Posted by: kmkat | Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 12:31 PM
Pretty hat, a shame the yarn was poor, because it looks smooshy and soft.
Posted by: Kelly | Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 02:13 PM
Love the hat! And I'm happy you had a good birthday. Hubby is still in the running for that job not too far from you, btw ;-)
Posted by: Datagoddess | Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 03:09 PM
Looks red to me. Iffin it isn't read, what color is it? And no, I don't pay any attention to farms unless Squishy's on them. Or they're funny.
Hmm, I should have some cheesecake in your honor tomorrow...
Posted by: kitten | Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 10:35 PM
How do you know she had a boney butt? Did she sit on you?
If Joan likes wearing the yarn the hat is a win. It sure looks warm (and red). The important thing is you had a lovely birthday week!
Posted by: margene | Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 08:27 AM
The hat is great...too bad the yarn is icky. Yea. It's not red.
So happy you had a fun birthday week! :D
xoxo
Posted by: Marilyn | Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 09:35 AM
sucks that it's icky yarn - however, the most important question is... does it bleed? ;op haha
Posted by: JessaLu | Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 07:15 PM
The hat looks great. Too bad about the yarn & the colour.
Posted by: Natalie | Monday, January 21, 2013 at 09:49 AM
This hat sits high on the favorite list. Gorgeous pattern, off to check out TCK. Maybe a nose job would make me a better hat wearer??? ;-)
Posted by: Patty | Monday, January 21, 2013 at 09:53 AM