Yarn Along and a Hat

Today is the yarn along at Ginny's blog-Small Things.  It is always wonderful to see what people are knitting for the week!

Well as you can guess, I am still reading The Forgotten Garden.  I only read at night these days and when I do I usually fall asleep.  I really like the book and the storyline is interesting.  So here is a photo of what I whipped up in two days.  I wanted to make a hat in one day but that was a bit unrealistic for me.  The hat is for my husband who has been wearing store bought headbands or hats.  I thought it was time he had a "real" hat made of wool.  What could possibly be warmer?



Comments

  1. the mommaFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    aww - sweet! I love your red vase, too :-)

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  2. SarahFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    The hat is great! I'd like to knit something like it for my husband. And I just got that book from the library, but I haven't had time to start it yet ...

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Great guy color choice! I need to come up with a good watchcap for my hubby, he's mentioned a couple of times he could use one when on the water or riding his scooter in the a.m.

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  4. house full of jaysFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    That's a nice hat! I knit my husband's first hand-knit hat last year and I am so pleased that he wears it all the time now. It may be time for a second one!

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  5. Marilyn in NMFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    What a great hat. I can't wait to see the socks you're going to start! I started a dishcloth this morning after I found out there's a Housewarming party in a couple of weeks. Trying to get a jumpstart on the gifts.

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  6. ChristinaFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    That is a hat I think my husband would love...very nice.

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  7. ElizabethFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Love the hat, but I think I like your red vase and flowers more. I have The Forgotten Garden on request at the library.

    Blessings, Elizabeth

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  8. Sweetness and LightFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    the hat looks great, and I need to pop that book in my queue!

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  9. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    That hat is great.

    I also think the blog description is great.

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  10. KnitterMamaFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    The hat looks really nice---I made my hubs one last year as well and he realy loves it and I love seeing it on him...

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  11. ErinFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    So nice to read of someone else who falls asleep with a book in their hands. I can't read at bed anymore, I go to sleep every time. The hat looks great, good job!

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  12. MichelleFebruary 18, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    I love the color. Good work.

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