Well, I finally finished the Northmoor Watchcap. Midsummer is a good time for knitting hats, don't you think? The link takes you to the pattern and I can definitely recommend it. There is even a good chance that I will wear it if we ever have a severe winter.
I really like the way it turned out. I ploughed on with the 120 stitches per round because nobody on Ravelry commented about that part of the pattern. It was monotonous; but sometimes that is just what I need. It also used up a lot of yarn; but that has made a very warm hat and means I am nearer my goal of using up all my Aran yarn. Win, win.
Some knitters, however, commented that they started the crown shaping one inch earlier than specified in the pattern. I tried it on (very carefully) when I reached that stage, and that was the right size for me as well. So I started the shaping. Like the brim, it was a little more complicated than some hat patterns. But it has made a very neat crown. It doesn't show up in the photo. But I like to think that whoever sits behind me on the bus will think "what a lovely hat"! In fact the whole hat looks quite professional.
On a different topic, some bloggers occasionally tell me that they can't add comments to my blog. Never fear; I discovered some comments awaiting moderation yesterday. It seems that the comments are reaching me; but I don't always receive a notification. That is probably what is being blocked. I have no idea why. I have checked my Blogger settings and everything seems ok. It remains a mystery. But please keep commenting. I always see and read them eventually.
PS: having written that, I just checked my settings again because I was no longer able to reply to comments. I have now changed one setting and that should make it easier for everyone. Phew!
I can see from your picture, the decreases are well done. Whoever is behind you on the bus better be impressed!
ReplyDeleteYou do make me laugh, Joanne!
DeleteBlog commenting is SO complicated! My comments changed a few months ago, and I've had trouble replying ever since.
ReplyDeleteThe hat is lovely! I think some hats are "longer," with the shaping delayed and giving some extra space on the end -- making it one of those trendy "slouchy" hat that young people like now. Like you, I prefer mine to fit.
That was roughly when I started having problems replying. I could only reply on my phone. I Googled it this week and the advice was to change my comments location setting to "embedded". I did that and can now reply on my computer again. Maybe that will help you as well.
DeleteLove this hat. Printed out the pattern. The brim has such a nice touch to it. Great job.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I'm looking forward to seeing your hat when you knit it.
DeleteLovely ribbing on the hat. Jo xx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jo. That was what drew me to this pattern.
DeleteYour hat came out so nice and I love that pretty blue color.
ReplyDeleteYes, blue is my favourite colour. I probably have too much of it already.
DeleteA nice addition to your wardrobe for the colder months
ReplyDeleteWe'll see! Will I ever wear it?
DeleteThe brim on the hat is really pretty. And the color is very nice, too. I hope you enjoy wearing it, Una.
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