Dingleberry Hat


Call me crazy but I'm getting pretty good at taking photos all by myself.  My hat is complete!  I worked exclusively on this project over the weekend so I could finish a project in a timely manner.


After three weeks of being unable to sit and knit without back pain, this quick project was the perfect project to work on now that I'm recovered (mostly).  Hats are a great way to see quick progress, try new stitches or color work patterns, or to have instant gratification of finishing a project.


The yarn is from a mini-skein bundle named 'Dr Who' by A Hundred Ravens.  The yarn was soft, smooth and a delight to knit with for this project.


What are you working on this week?

Joining Ginny


Comments

  1. AsKatKnitsAugust 1, 2018 at 8:07 AM

    Oh, Karen! I love it! So cute!!! I love the yarn colors!

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  2. VeraAugust 1, 2018 at 9:18 AM

    Fabulous finish! Love the colors and the pattern.

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  3. thecrazysheepladyAugust 1, 2018 at 9:48 AM

    Very cute! Glad your back is doing better!

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  4. BecaAugust 1, 2018 at 9:56 AM

    Cool hat! So many itty bitty stitches. I knit too but I suppose I'm slow. I don't think I could have finished that hat in one weekend. Kuddos to you. Glad you're back is better.
    xx Beca

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  5. EileenAugust 1, 2018 at 10:08 AM

    Your hat is beautiful! So sorry to hear about your back, they can cause such pain! Glad your on the mend.

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  6. faith76August 1, 2018 at 10:26 AM

    I can see why it's called Dr Who with those lovely colours xx Lovely finish

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  7. DiannaAugust 1, 2018 at 10:44 AM

    A lovely completed project, Karen. Love the colors. I'm currently not working on any new project...or old one either for that matter. :)

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  8. BridgetAugust 1, 2018 at 12:41 PM

    It really looks fabulous - you should be very proud of yourself!

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  9. mamasmercantileAugust 1, 2018 at 1:42 PM

    Love the beautiful mix of colour the yarn is a delight. Glad to hear you are on the mend. I am working on a rug today but will go back to a blanket tomorrow.

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  10. BonnyAugust 1, 2018 at 1:47 PM

    Gorrgeous colors and great hat!

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  11. stephAugust 1, 2018 at 4:06 PM

    great hat!!! guess you are like me and wishing the summer away?!?

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  12. DebiAugust 1, 2018 at 6:22 PM

    What a cute hat!

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  13. MaryAugust 2, 2018 at 7:17 AM

    I saw "Dr Who hat" and I wondered about the reference ... and now I see it's the yarn! Very nice!!

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  14. MaggieAugust 2, 2018 at 8:57 AM

    That turned out great! Makes me want to do some colorwork again. Hmn. Maybe next weeks hat?
    I just finished this weeks hat and I'm working on a summer top now, but it's going slow since I'm just winging the design...

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  15. Andrea @ This Knitted LifeAugust 2, 2018 at 2:36 PM

    I love all those colors. And you are excellent at taking photos of your own head. Not easy. I've tried it.

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  16. Juliann in WAAugust 2, 2018 at 6:50 PM

    What a fun hat. I have just learned how to do a Russian join so I can make yarn cakes from scraps and make some fun multicolor hats.

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  17. JaneAugust 2, 2018 at 8:34 PM

    The hat is very bright and cozy. It will be fun to wear in the winter among the gray and cold. I have discovered lately the fun of finishing hats. Happy August.

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  18. StefanieAugust 17, 2018 at 10:33 PM

    The color palette is fun and looks great on you.

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