Feb 24 2008
a belated FO
I actually finished this hat while watching the Superbowl, and have been wearing it daily, but I never got around to taking real FO shots. But look how happy I am with it!
Roman Earflap Hat (pdf)
My pattern, but the original was knit for a friend. Now I have one for me!
Yarn: Tess Designer Yarns, Superwash Merino, a whole lot less than 1 skein.
Needles: US 8 . . . I think
Started: I know I re-started it after Rachel was here, because it was initially too small (that’s what happens when you guess at your head’s circumference instead of measuring, even when you have a tape measure in your hand), and she came over on Jan 31, so I’m going to guess Feb 1.
Finished: Feb 3. (Woah, that was fast. Oh, right, I got horribly ill after seeing Rachel.)
Modifications: This yarn was worsted weight, but the yarn I used in the pattern was a little thinner, so I just adjusted the brim by a multiple of 4 and then after the brim I decreased to a multiple of 7. I believe that 7 is crucial for a nice rounded decrease, so that’s the most important factor when modifying the pattern, as far as I’m concerned.
You may notice that something is conspicuously missing from the top of the hat. Yes, I opted to not pom-pom my hat. I made a pom-pom for the end of one tie, but it came out sloppy, and then I lost all interest. This is a constant problem for me—semi-complete a project for myself, start wearing it, and then never put the final touch on. This is why Pam (the cardigan, not the blogger) still doesn’t have—and will never have—buttons. The hat at least doesn’t scream to all who see it that something’s missing the way the buttonholes do!
I also modified the earflaps slightly so that they weren’t too big. I probably could have made them wider, to have a warmer hat, but this one is plenty warm. I love it more than any other hat I’ve ever made for myself!
And for those who heard me complain about the yarn bleeding all the heck over me, I washed it a few times in wool wash and all the color rinsed out—it does not turn my head black/brown when I wear it!
It looks lovely! No need for pompoms. =)
Love it. It looks great on you!
Very cute! I agree - no pompoms needed.
Oh, and after you posted about Pam, I had to track down a copy of that issue of Rowan. I WILL make a sweater from a pattern with my name! :D
I love the colors-that yarn is amazing!
I loved the original, but I think I like this one even more. It looks great with the subtle variegation.
Hey, we were BOTH making earflap hats during the Superbowl! Twinsies!
super cute! i have this in my queue and have some great stash yarn to use up!!!!
Love the hat - I think it was a good choice to forgo or get bored by the pom pom:) I love the yarn, especially the variegation in the top decrease swirl. Nice!
You are so cute. And the hate looks great!
Der. I mean “hat” not “hate.” Hate never looks great.
now that looks like one warm and happy hat :)
The hat looks great! And I love the color.
I agree with Stella — I think it looks great with a slightly variegated yarn. And such a good color for you.
Ok. I think it’s time I go knit myself a hat now… ;)
Hooray for earflap hats! They are the hat of the future.
Cute hat! I know that has got to keep you warm.
Look at how cute you look in your great hat!
Ok, the extreme close-up of you is beyond cute!
Very cool hat! I love the photo showing the top of the hat.
Itis really very lovely. Thank you for the pattern and adjustments.
Great hat! Maybe just a little i-cord knot to finish it off?
Very, very cute!