Two projects saw their finish today: first up, the Vestee!
Max is seen here being a tree, which is apparently very serious business. He likes it, though. See?
The shawl collar read a little feminine to me, and I didn’t want to make him a sweater with a hood even if I’d thought I’d have enough yarn (which I might have had…I have a good chunk of the fifth ball left over), so I just picked up stitches and short-rowed some triangular pieces in k1 p1 ribbing to match the cuffs. I’m not 100% happy with how the neckline turned out, but I made this sweater to go with a white shirt and tie on Sundays, and I think it will work just fine for that.
Next up, I made a hat to go with my Tea Scarf!
I used the Pretty Puffs Slouchy Hat pattern by Jessica Suzanne, and I really like it although mine came out a lot bigger than expected. Of course, I used a K hook with my Debbie Mumm Traditions when the pattern specified a J hook for worsted (I already had it out for the scarf). Plus, I had a bandaid on the index finger of my right hand – the finger I control my yarn with – so I was trying not to snag or pull a yarn already hypersensitive to snagging and pulling with a built-in yarn-snagger on the finger I like to slide my yarn along…and I think I just worked it up way too loosely. Here’s one shot of the back before I go, because it’s awesome –
You’re lucky I’m restraining myself. I posted four pictures of this baby in my Ravelry project folder.
Why restrain? More pics are always good! Love the hat! I’d want my bigger too since I have such big hair. =P The sweater is adorable and I think you did a fantastic job on the neckline.
Love the hat – that yarn is gorgeous!
I love the collar on the sweater…and he’s got room to grow in the sweater–in the cold–not in Texas–where he’ll need it!
Both are really cute! I love the yarn for the hat!
I love the slouch hat. I made it for myself and another for a friend, but that yarn you used is wonderful on it. VERY cute sweater!
The sweater looks wicked awesome. You are so amazing, I’ll just tweak the pattern a bit and there you go a very awesome collar. It will look very cute with his white shirt and tie. Your hat looks great too. I love the yarn color.
Love, love, love the hat! I linked to the pattern and your blog yesterday from Ravelry. I downloaded it and I plan to pick up some Debbie Mumm this week. I’ve heard it can be difficult, but I do like how it looks. Thanks for the free pattern.
I love the innovative v-front collar design! I might try that on a sweater or vest for myself. Thanks for the inspiration!