Allo Allo Beret

Pattern: Russula Cap by Sally Pointer (Rav Link)


Yarn: Toft Alpaca Double Knitting Yarn (I used a whole ball for this hat - so either the yardage is out on the website, or the weight. I think it might be 115yds for 100g)


Needles: Some lovely steel dpns, Pony I think.


Modifications: instead of 10 row rolled hem, 5 rows k2p2 rib.
As I was running out of yarn, I decreased a bit more rapidly towards the last six or so rows.






More pictures on my Flickr Page.

François Hat

Made for: My Dear Other Half

In: Rowan Pure Wool Aran

Pattern: Jaques Cousteau by Typy

Modifications: Yes. I used Aran instead of the recommended DK, so I adjusted the number of stitches down to 100, and then scaled the other sections accordingly.

Rating: I liked knitting this, it was quick too. The only problem I have is with the propensity of the top to point due to decreasing every row. But when worn it looks fine.

Mum's Matching Hat

Mum's hat to match the scarf

Irish Hiking Scarf (3)

So, for Christmas I knitted three (yes, three) Irish Hiking Scarves. I will never again knit the same thing for more than one person - it gets dull.

Anyway, they were all fab, so here they are: (model is my OH where there is one!)


Tony's Hiking Scarf:




Mum's Lincolnshire Shopping Scarf




Daddy's Scarf and Hat (yes, Dad got a hat too, Mum's is on the way...)

Hat and Bootees

Hat and Bootees
Originally uploaded by Hayzee C.

This is the hat and bootees I've knitted. I intend to knit a couple more sets and then send them to the local hospital's SCBU (Special Care Baby Unit)

Pom-pom Hat

I've finished another project - I'm enjoying it too!

It's a cross between the hat in my teach yourself knitting book (colour and pompom inspiration from there) and the pattern but not the colours or stripes from the one in the Stitch 'n' Bitch book. I think it's fab - I've worn it on three occasions already, though it doesn't stand up well in the face of strong winds!

Great to knit though, only took a couple of evenings to do including the pompom and sewing up.