Here's two knitting projects I finished recently. I've had a busy semester so far and it's been hard to get any crafting done other than knitting lately. These two garter stitch projects were the perfect projects to give my mind a break.
First up is the Quincy Hat from Made in Brooklyn:
Pattern: Quincy
Yarn: Filatura Di Crosa Zara Solid
Color: 1706 Eggplant
Yardage: 2.5 balls, yarn held doubled
Needles: 10.5
Notes: This was such a fun pattern to knit. The construction of the hat is genius! I hope to make many more projects from the book soon. It's a soft, thick, and warm hat and a great variation on the typical knit hat.
Ravelry link: craftr's Quincy
Next is the Baktus scarf:
Pattern: Baktus
Yarn: The Plucky Knitter Merino Cashmere Nylon Fingering
Color: Bosherton
Yardage: 1 ball, 385 yards
Needles: 10.5
Notes: This project would have been so much more successful if I had a micro scale and weighed the yarn before I started! The basic pattern of the scarf is to cast on 4 stitches increase every four rows until you've used up half your yarn and then decrease every four rows until 4 stitches remain. I knit more than half of the yarn before I started to decrease, so I ended up with less yarn at the end.
When it started to look like I was going to run out of yarn, I started decreasing one stitch every row until the end. I think that I was able to decrease to about 15 stitches remaining. Then, I ripped (cut) out the cast on row and ripped the beginning of the scarf back until I reached 15 stitches and bound off the original cast on side. The ends of the scarf are no longer pointy, but they are the same width. They kind of curl up in a point when I wear it, so I'm going with it.
The scarf is nice and warm and perfect for the cooler weather and I absolutely love the color of the yarn, so this project is still a great scarf for me to use. Next time, I'll make sure to weigh the yarn first!
Ravelry link: craftr's Baktus
Love these both! I really like the scarf, and I love that you modified it to work, it looks fantastic! So inspiring i might have to branch out from all the dishcloths and try something else.
Posted by: cami | 15 November 2009 at 05:24 PM
I love the hat so much! So many hats are boring on top and this one has so much interest that it really catches your eye. The scarf is fantastic, too.
Posted by: Anne | 15 November 2009 at 07:40 PM
Both are great! I might need to knit that hat it looks so fun.
Posted by: Mandy | 15 November 2009 at 07:50 PM
That is one cool-looking hat - it looks so complicated! Love the scarf too - and the colors of both!
Posted by: Allie | 15 November 2009 at 09:21 PM
oh my - i want to come to your house and steal all your new fo's! i'll also need to steal your red door since you look completely stunning in front of it!
Posted by: melissa | 15 November 2009 at 11:04 PM
Okay, so I can't knit, but that purple hat is almost enough to make me want to. Almost :) It looks FABULOUS!
Posted by: Cascade Lily | 16 November 2009 at 12:07 AM
oh, that scarf is gorgeous!!!!
I just saw the green quilt top, and I have to say, I'm with Jon - he should guard it to make sure you don't give it away!!!!
Posted by: Katy | 16 November 2009 at 04:28 AM
I love, love, love that hat! It looks wonderful. Your knitting genius really shines with the baktus too - your solution is great. Projects are always more endearing when you learn something along the way.
Posted by: Beth | 16 November 2009 at 07:00 AM
I love that hat! It looks great on you, too!
Posted by: MichelleB | 16 November 2009 at 09:29 AM
love how structured that hat is! and a great color too!
Posted by: montague | 16 November 2009 at 10:04 AM
oooh, fantastic hat! I'm going to have to put that one on my to-do list. I also need a scarf, but probably would not have the time/patience/scale to weigh the yarn either ;)
Posted by: finger thumb | 16 November 2009 at 10:41 AM
I love both of the colors for these! The twist in the hat is great too. Someday I'll learn to knit.
Posted by: sew katie did | 16 November 2009 at 12:13 PM
Awesome hat! It completely puzzles me on how exactly it was made, which makes it even cooler. :)
Posted by: Stephanie | 16 November 2009 at 08:06 PM
ooh these are gorgeous! i've been tempted to make that hat for myself for a while now- yours is so cool! love your color choices (as always)!
Posted by: CMV | 16 November 2009 at 08:24 PM
That hat is so cool! So unique! I love the color yarn you picked for your scarf, so pretty.
Posted by: Trisha | 16 November 2009 at 08:55 PM
ohhhh!!! both are beautiful, but that hat is so special, just amazing!!! i love the colors!
Posted by: RosaMaría | 17 November 2009 at 08:29 AM
Great colors for both!
Posted by: Oiyi | 17 November 2009 at 05:06 PM
both look fabulous on you!
Posted by: darlene | 17 November 2009 at 11:21 PM
Yes, the colours on the hat photo are fantastic together. I would love a red door sometime!
Posted by: lucy | 19 November 2009 at 07:53 AM
Nice scarf! And the hat--some friends tried making the hat, but it didnt come out as good as yours. They felt there was something "strange" in its construction. Glad you liked it.
Posted by: Rima Aranha | 25 November 2009 at 07:55 AM