Friday, February 15, 2008

For the Artist

Oh who are we kidding, I can't keep anything from you guys! No more secrets! I cheated on my promise and there's no getting around it--100% guilty as charged. Heck, I was even apprehended by one of the local police officers who, after reading of my promise, caught me knitting this forbidden item on one of my shifts! That's when you know you've crossed the line. I know I said I wouldn't slip, but that being the case, at least my fall from grace was not done in vain...
























My outcome was a surprise Valentine's Day gift for my [patient] boyfriend. Here are the stats:

Pattern: Koolhas
Source: Interweave Knits, Holiday 2007
Designer: Jared Flood
Needles: US size 2 & size 7 Addi Turbos
Yarn: Berella Muskoka --100% Superwash Merino
Start Date: 2/10 End Date: 2:12

I loved making this! Something snuggly (err...manly) to keep his head warm was overdue, and this pattern was the perfect remedy. This hat went very quickly and was so fun to knit! It's a very easy pattern to memorize, and without a cable needle, all of those little twists were fun rather than tedious. I highly recommend this pattern.

10 comments:

Gudrun Johnston said...

It is a great hat and the 'Artist' looks very snazzy in it...how handy to have a boyfriend who does pottery!

Sarah said...

Very nice hat - I love that stony grey. And I can't wait to see your tree jacket when it's finished!

Thanks for stopping by my blog!

rachel iufer said...

ah yes, the koolhaas is brilliant! i'm sure the artist is totally stoked to have such a sweet new hat! knitting quick love gifts is totally legitimate way to break up the knitting monotony. it's fair game :)

CassieMarie said...

That hat looks completely lovely!
And so do the artist's pots!

Also, thanks for stopping by my blog, care to exchange links? If so just drop me a note. :)

--Cassie

LizKnits said...

what a great set of photos! The hat turned out super. It's on my list and the color you used looks fab.

Kara said...

Code names are always cool. And the hat looks awesome! How could you resist?

Anonymous said...

I read your post and just said, "wow." Between the two of you, the talent is incredible.

Anonymous said...

This is such a visually pleasing post :) I love the color you chose for The Artist's Koolhaas and his pottery is so well done!

Aubra Penner said...

I love the silvery grey, it really shows off the texture of the hat- yarn that exploits the pattern most beautifully.

Dorm Bedding said...

Loving the beautiful vases :)