Happy Holidays Everyone! Sorry for the absence. Unfortunately, I had to wait until today to post. It's impossible to talk about a new project/gift for someone, especially when that person is an avid reader.
About two weeks ago I decided to put my in-progress mittens and baby sweater to the side and make a Christmas present for my mom. I knew I wanted to make her a hat (My mom looks great in hats.) but I didn't know which one. Also, I knew I wanted something different. Once I finished narrowing the many hat patterns to two, it came down to Ysolda's Gretel (Rav link) and Zeitgeists' Selbu Modern (Rav link). After two hours of looking at everyone's hats on Ravelry, including this one, this one, and this one. I decided to go with Selbu Modern. I was swayed by the the flower pattern and the extra practice I would get to work on my fair isle knitting. The only other experience I've had with fair isle was Purl Bee's Giacomo's Baby Hat. Next up was yarn selection. I decided to go with Reynold's Whiskey. Once the yarn was purchased I immediately got to work. Since this was a last minute Christmas gift, I was a bit concerned about not having enough time especially with Christmas Parties, shopping and work. You have to remember, I'm not the fastest knitter. But that wasn't the case with this project, the pattern was a breeze to knit. It was well written, the charts were clear, and before I knew it I reached the decreases. So much fun.
In progress
Complete
In action (on my mom)
Pattern: Selbu Modern by Kate Gagnon
Yarn: Reynold's Whiskey (col. 103 - Lt. Olive and col. 053 - Teal)
Needles: 16" Addi Turbo Circular Knitting Needles US 3
16" Addi Turbo Circular Knitting Needle US 5
Started: December 16, 2008
Finished: December 21, 2008
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Oh my goodness, that hat is beautiful. What a fine job... and what a cute model:)
Posted by: cici | December 26, 2008 at 12:34 AM
The hat came out PERFECT!
Perfect pattern and yarn choice! Perfect model!!
Hope your Christmas was Merry Veronica! :o)
Posted by: Stacey_CrimsonPurl | December 26, 2008 at 02:33 AM
She wears it very well! Very classy and modern looking :D
Posted by: Wanett | December 26, 2008 at 10:20 AM
Great job on that hat!
Posted by: Chante | December 26, 2008 at 01:46 PM
Wow, that is a gorgeous hat! Mama's adorable. So sweet of you to put the time into such a cute hat for her! ^_^
Posted by: Knitty Cent | December 27, 2008 at 12:51 PM
So pretty! Now I'm extra motivated to finish mine up (it's stalled waiting for more yarn.) The colors are perfect -- and it looks great on your mom!
Posted by: katie m. | December 28, 2008 at 01:51 PM
it's really pretty. was it easy to knit? i have this in my queue also.
Posted by: lynette | December 29, 2008 at 09:53 AM
Oh, how beautiful!! It looks great on your mom. I love the colors! Great gift. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Judy | December 29, 2008 at 12:55 PM
What a gorgeous hat! It looks fabulous on your mom too. Happy Holidays!
Posted by: VaxGirl | December 31, 2008 at 09:30 PM
Sorry it took so long to catch up to your post. The hat looks great. Your mom wears it well, too What a great gift. The best gift is one that's been made by the giver. I bet she loves it and wears it proudly. I can't wait to see what other things you have in store for 2009. I know they'll all look great, too. Happy New Year!!
Posted by: DC | January 07, 2009 at 08:15 PM
Beautiful hat and your mom looks gorgeous in it!
Posted by: Susie | January 08, 2009 at 06:39 AM
What a beautiful hat. Your Mom looks great in it as well.
Posted by: maia | January 10, 2009 at 01:43 AM
beautiful!
Posted by: heatherly | January 20, 2009 at 02:31 PM
Wow! That's all I can say. Learning fairisle was one of my 2008 resolutions, unfulfilled. But now I have to learn. Beautiful!
Posted by: hopieknits | February 09, 2009 at 08:06 AM
LOVE that hat! Looks so cute on your mom, sweet picture........
Posted by: Kieran | February 22, 2009 at 12:33 PM