Knitting News: Kepler Hat Complete


Ah, the joys of self photoing.  I thought you'd enjoy the creative process of me taking photos by myself.  I kind of had fun in a way though.  Trial and error but not too bad overall, thankfully a DSLR camera has a delete button.

I finished a hat!  The first holiday knit of the season- I feel on top of the world with my to do list that is mounting with what I'd like to knit for presents this year.  I'm coining this season 'the year of the hats'.



This pattern is from Quince & Co, a fantastic online store.  I've bought many of their wools - their costumer service is impeccable and I highly recommend you try out a skein or two.  I loved this hat when it was first released.

I knew I had various yarns in my stash to knit from so I refrained from buying their suggest wool, but boy oh, that was a difficult resistance.  I'm still toying with buying a skein but not right now.



The wool I chose was dromedary by juniper moon yarns.  This wool is oh so soft and squishy!
I know this hat will be warm to wear.  I could feel it in every single stitch.  The halo is slight and the stitch definition is perfect.


I've cast on for hat two....

Comments

  1. BonnySeptember 20, 2017 at 8:30 AM

    Just beautiful! Bravo on finishing the hat, the color, self photography, and casting on for hat #2!

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  2. BridgetSeptember 20, 2017 at 8:34 AM

    Great job - I like that pattern too, and was considering making one for myself (I'm currently in the Year of Me with my knitting).

    Quince & Co is amazing - love their yarns, their service, and so many of their patterns.

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  3. kathy bSeptember 20, 2017 at 10:43 AM

    I love your modeling the hat!!! My Allison LOVES that company. I will have to try them out.

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  4. chrisknitsSeptember 20, 2017 at 11:43 AM

    Such a gorgeous color!!! And great finish.

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  5. spriteSeptember 20, 2017 at 11:59 AM

    Great hat! And congratulations on putting something into the Christmas box!

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  6. mamasmercantileSeptember 20, 2017 at 12:55 PM

    Well done, such a stunning gift. You make such a great model, that can't have been easy, taking the photos.

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  7. StefanieSeptember 20, 2017 at 1:23 PM

    This beanie is terrific. It looks warm and soft. The pattern you chose is interesting to the eye. I like the pointed top. Can you place your digital camera on a shelf and set the timer when you have to take selfies?

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    1. StefanieSeptember 20, 2017 at 1:24 PM

      And *⁎ᎢℋᎪɳᏦ ᎩӫᏌ⁎*⋆ for your warm welcome back. It does feel good to be back and have gotten some items finished.

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  8. JaneSeptember 20, 2017 at 8:41 PM

    You take a great selfie. Not easy. I love the hat and the blue yarn in this pattern. I love the Quince Co. too. I think I have that pattern and one skein of Phoebe - the DK weight. I will put that on the list - just after the November birthdays - 2 and Christmas gift knitting. I think I have a little knitting coming up. Did I say I like the blue yarn? I like the blue yarn.

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  9. Judy S.September 20, 2017 at 8:44 PM

    Awesome hat! I love it. Great color also.

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  10. LisaSeptember 20, 2017 at 8:49 PM

    Great photos and you can add model to your resume :) The hat is gorgeous. It will make a wonderful gift. I haven't ordered from Quince but their yarns are definitely on my wish list.

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  11. Kim September 20, 2017 at 8:49 PM

    Love it, and the colour is divine.

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  12. Helen BSeptember 21, 2017 at 8:38 AM

    Love the hat and the colour, well done with photo taking too, not an easy task!

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  13. Jeannie Gray KnitsSeptember 21, 2017 at 11:18 AM

    Love the pattern and the yarn choice. Looks great!

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2017 at 11:27 AM

    That is a very handsome hat! I love a hat with cables and that one is perfect. Somebody is going to get a beautiful color hat.

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  15. UnknownSeptember 22, 2017 at 5:22 PM

    It's beautiful, and I just love the color!!
    Have a great weekend!

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  16. Caffeine GirlSeptember 23, 2017 at 6:34 PM

    Great hat! I love both those companies' yarns.

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  17. Needles and WoolSeptember 23, 2017 at 10:56 PM

    Your hat looks great! and the photos you took show it off well. I like the color and the details. It feels good to get gifts done way before Christmas! good luck with hat number two!

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