Test knitting is done. I think I passed, whoohoo! Bree is happy with the projects completed, I think.
French Braid Cowl…..Malabrigo Worsted Polar Morn. Needle: 5mm
Size: 28cm x 137cm Blocking Wires: essential, Buttons: East of India
Got rather excited when I was asked to test knit this, so excited, that I knitted non stop, and spend a whole day just knitting in my pyjamas, in my little knitting world, ignoring everyone. Finished a skein in a day.
I couldn’t put it down, we’ve all been there before, love the yarn the pattern, just want to knit all day.
Completed after 4 days, on and off knitting, would have finished it sooner if it wasn’t for my sore arm. I’m pleased with it, very pleased. Love the design. Wasn’t sure about the buttons at first but I think they are growing on me, yes, I think they work.
Obstacles Hat…..Malabrigo Twist Terron Needles: 4mm and 6.5mm
The yarn is extremely soft, as you expect from Malabrigo. The hat and the yarn choice is a lovely combination. Sadly, for me, not the fault of the design or the designer, this hat is a little too small for me. You see, I have a huge noggin, my mom says I have a huge noggin, thanks mom! So this beautiful hat seems to rise up over my ears and likes to sit snuggly above them. It fits Mr Snobs perfectly, but he refuses to model or wear it, Men don’t do cables……since when??
I should block it, but I love how it looks unblocked…..decisions.
Modelled: My sister
Photography: yarnsnob
February 7th, 2011 at 4:52 pm
a very nice piece of knitting, as usual !
I just love those “only knit-knit-knit” days ! I wish I could have one soon !!!
xx from France
February 7th, 2011 at 5:30 pm
How lovely! Thank you again for testing my new patterns
I very lightly blocked my obstacles hats and they fit perfectly. It doesn’t distort the cables much and the hat remains textured – the photos of my blue versions have been blocked.
February 7th, 2011 at 5:30 pm
A+…excellent work…you are a good student my friend
beautiful work…and beautiful model…xx
February 7th, 2011 at 8:21 pm
Looks good to me! Way to go!
February 8th, 2011 at 4:22 am
Beautiful cowl and hat. Love love love the yarn and button choice of the cowl. It shows the pattern beautifully.
February 8th, 2011 at 4:46 pm
Both the cowl and hat are beautiful!!!
February 8th, 2011 at 5:58 pm
UGH. I have a huge head too, and sometimes can’t wear certain hats because of it. So frustrating.
Mr. Snobs needs to redefine “manly”. I am also trying to convert my Farmboy from camo to cables…he is some kind of difficult.
February 9th, 2011 at 4:38 am
Oh, how beautiful! This pattern and yarn combined with your beautiful knitting and photography…I want to run out and knit this – now! I love the buttons also. Your photographs show your superb knitting beautifully. Yum!
The hat is gorgeous as well.
February 9th, 2011 at 7:03 pm
They are both beautiful pieces – your photography continues to get better as well. I too am the possessor of a large noggin aka an “imposing” head… Both hats that I currently wear to sheild myself from the Canadian winter are from the men’s dept. Sigh!
February 12th, 2011 at 12:05 am
I really love the hat! Looks awesome!
February 17th, 2011 at 4:13 pm
Lovely work! I have a really big head too although you can’t really tell!
March 21st, 2011 at 9:32 am
The braided cables look fantastic. I love the color of yarn you chose for the cowl. Hats off to you!
December 9th, 2011 at 1:35 am
Your sister is so beautiful! She makes a perfect model. The colors of the hat and cowl are gorgeous. Gray is my current favorite! Really nice job. Stunning photos!