Just in time for winter's last blast
I give you the finished Mohican Hat:
Pattern: Morehouse Merino's Mohican Hat
Yarn: Lion Wool Ease Worsted in Ranch Red and Oxford Grey; both left over from the rescue sweater.
Needles: Brittany DPN, size 6
Notes: I followed the pattern exactly, which took some faith. It seemed like it was going to be too small until I had it half-way done. Only then could I believe it might fit a child. I added stripes to use up the yarn and for interest. It probably looks better in one color. But I needed some variety.
I don't think I'll make this again because the spikes took way too long. Each one is 7 cast-on and bound-off stitches. And I must use different tension for one than the other because my spikes consistently curved to the left. I tried loosening my loops but couldn't straighten them. Blocking might have helped but I was not going to fuss with a hat that my son is likely to lose before the snow melts.
Best part of this was using all but about 2 yards of the red yarn.
I take that back. The best part is that my son has worn it every day since I made it, and loves that it keeps his ears warm.
Pattern: Morehouse Merino's Mohican Hat
Yarn: Lion Wool Ease Worsted in Ranch Red and Oxford Grey; both left over from the rescue sweater.
Needles: Brittany DPN, size 6
Notes: I followed the pattern exactly, which took some faith. It seemed like it was going to be too small until I had it half-way done. Only then could I believe it might fit a child. I added stripes to use up the yarn and for interest. It probably looks better in one color. But I needed some variety.
I don't think I'll make this again because the spikes took way too long. Each one is 7 cast-on and bound-off stitches. And I must use different tension for one than the other because my spikes consistently curved to the left. I tried loosening my loops but couldn't straighten them. Blocking might have helped but I was not going to fuss with a hat that my son is likely to lose before the snow melts.
Best part of this was using all but about 2 yards of the red yarn.
I take that back. The best part is that my son has worn it every day since I made it, and loves that it keeps his ears warm.
posted by doulicia at 11:10 AM
2 Comments:
That hat is just too darned cute! Isn't it fun having a kid who will wear "funky"??? My son did too!
great in two colors. i like it better this way than photos showing the original.
btw, your new category, which includes me, is a fine idea for those of us who do not quite fit!
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