Pink Slouch

Last week I finished a pink slouchy hat. If you’re interested in knitting it for yourself, it’s called ETTA on Ravelry.

Getting a good picture of this hat in action was pretty near impossible.

I took a risk and did the ribbed brim with size 5 needles. The sample pictured on the pattern appeared to have a very loose brim (done with size 6 needles), and I knew I wouldn’t wear it if it kept sliding off my head. However, I’m not sure what convinced me that I’d get gauge. Of course my gauge was much tighter, and the brim turned out a little snug. Some serious blocking widened the brim a bit, and I can fit the hat on my head, so I guess I can call the project a success. Besides changing the needle size for the brim, my only other modification was to knit 4 pattern repeats (instead of 3 like the pattern said) because the hat wasn’t slouching to my satisfaction.

So as of now, I have two knitting projects that I’m working on regularly. There’s the pink cardigan that needs about an inch or two on the body, both sleeves, and button bands. I’m going to give the cardigan to my sister because I am absolutely certain it will not fit me. I hope this change of recipient will make the cardigan easier to finish. (Less mods!) The other project I’ve got going is Thermal. A while back I mentioned that I bought yarn for some fingering weight sweaters, and Thermal was one of them. I’m doing this sweater as part of a knit-a-long with my friend, Sara. I’m hoping the knit-a-long aspect motivates me to finish the sweater in a decent amount of time, but I’m positive many new projects will be started and finished before Thermal leaves the needles. In fact, I’ve received word that one of my family members is expecting a new baby (Not my immediate family! I don’t want to start rumors.), so I’m already thinking about what I’d like to knit/crochet for her. Anyway, I’m doing Thermal with size 3.0mm needles and Knit Picks Comfy Fingering yarn in “Lilac.” I chose to knit the 32” size because I’m crazy. I really want this sweater to be both form fitting and flattering, but my bust measurement changes so dramatically from month to month that selecting the right size is hit or miss for me. (I go between 34” and 37”...and I mostly miss.) I’m hoping I get gauge. I didn’t swatch, though, because that’s how I roll. :)

There’s really nothing else of interest to report. I’d like to finish up that sewing project I started. Weekends have been kind of busy around here, but I think this coming weekend will be pretty slow. If I’m not feeling too lazy, I might take a stab at finishing it. I'll probably have to re-iron everything. ::groan::