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Marg in Mirror
Permanent Resident
Canada
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 Posted - 01/05/2012 : 09:15:11 AM
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I don't know about you folk, but Clara certainly had me pegged. Up here where winter hats (generally toques) are an absolute necessity, I've been 'getting by' with one made me by a friend (from the sleeve of an old tee-shirt), one given me by a friend (a memento of his home on Skye) and an old one crocheted me at least 20 years ago by my sister! I did make myself a wee hat once, but it's more decorative than functional. So...I'm definitely going to give this one a try!
TLWKOTB
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peggymchoe
Warming Up
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Posted - 01/05/2012 : 11:00:54 AM
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| thanks for the pattern! I wish more hat patterns went this way (top down). It would save me a lot of false starts and swatching! |
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daquiet
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 01/05/2012 : 11:20:02 AM
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Happy New Year!!
I was overjoyed when I open one of my Christmas presents and found a few skeins of yarn from Quince & Co (had it on my top 3 list). I will use one for the Shoemaker's Hat. Thanks so much for sharing. |
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kkknitter
Seriously Hooked
641 Posts |
Posted - 01/05/2012 : 12:46:11 PM
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I'm just back from my LYS with a skein of plump, chunky, singel ply, wool/lama blend Cascade Yarn in a shade of claret. I will be ready to cast on the Shoemaker's Hat as soon as the second sock is off the needles. Tomorrow afternoon with any luck.
Thanks for the pattern Clara. A good start to the knitting season! And, while I was in the yarn store I also signed up for a class in double knitting in February. |
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WinSip
New Pal
USA
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Posted - 01/05/2012 : 5:13:03 PM
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I have knit and crocheted hats before but always for someone else. I decided this is the one for me!! Thanks for sharing the pattern.
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mhstuart@maine.rr.com
New Pal
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Posted - 01/05/2012 : 5:34:33 PM
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| Thanks for the great looking pattern. I've been having fun this fall with the Weekend Hats book from Interweave press. Cecily Glowik MacDonald and Melissa LaBarre have collected 25 fun hats, many of them top down. I have done three so far and I'm working on a fourth. I used Quince Chickadee on the welted toque so now I have a reason to try the Puffin. |
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Marg in Mirror
Permanent Resident
Canada
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Posted - 01/05/2012 : 8:06:02 PM
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P.S. I'm just casting on now (almost 12 hours after my original post!!  ) -- using Elann Peruvian Highland Chunky in Forest Green Heather (and yes, it's from my stash!  ) Also using 6 mm dpns because I don't have any 6.5 mm ones and I can't wait till I can go into town to get some!
TLWKOTB
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Jane
SustaYning Member
USA
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Posted - 01/06/2012 : 04:47:09 AM
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I love this pattern! I don't have any chunky yarn in my stash, but I'm going to cast on with worsted and knit until the hat fits me. Thank you, Clara!
Jane
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kkknitter
Seriously Hooked
641 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2012 : 05:13:45 AM
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Wow, this is a very fast and easy pattern! I'm almost done only one day after cast on. That is a record for me.
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Marg in Mirror
Permanent Resident
Canada
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Catlover
Gabber Extraordinaire
371 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2012 : 4:00:32 PM
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| I downloaded the pattern yesterday and went right to my LYS. There was no chunky in my stash so I bought a skein, came home, and cast on. What a fun pattern. Thanks, Clara! |
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kkknitter
Seriously Hooked
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dothead
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
493 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2012 : 4:51:23 PM
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This is going on my needles next. I just happen to have one skein of chunky purple yarn in my stash.
Vicki, the Constant Lurker(who sometimes stops lurking and actually posts) |
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Marg in Mirror
Permanent Resident
Canada
3204 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2012 : 10:47:16 AM
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My first hat's finished and looks great -- but it's too small for me! I think, given the materials I have (lots of the yarn, but only 6 mm needles), I'll cast on another and add about 4 stitches. That should do it.
TLWKOTB
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amosellie
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
433 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2012 : 04:15:54 AM
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Thanks Clara, for this fun pattern! Making it in Cascade Eco Cloud and it is for ME!!! What a great way to start the year!
Amosellie
www.antiqueclocksandysprings.com |
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Catlover
Gabber Extraordinaire
371 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2012 : 10:38:36 AM
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| My hat looks great and was super easy. I used Cascade Covington in deep lake and love the color changes. Thanks again, Clara. |
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Marie E
Chatty Knitter
USA
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Posted - 01/14/2012 : 4:23:16 PM
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Love this pattern. Using Debbie Bliss-baby cashmerino with size 3 needles, for granddaughter.
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Clara's Shoemaker's Hat
