green hat
Did I really just name this post the most uninspired title of 'green hat'? And did I really just actually post that photo for all the world (okay, just the few people who read this blog) to see? I think I did. Apparently, there is no end to the humiliation I will put myself through to bring you new! fresh! content! every! weekday! (Okay, so maybe I'm a little sleep deprived - two year molars; birthday prep; 2 am grocery lists running through my head - you know how it is. Sometimes life makes you sleepy. Oh, and I swear that I am leaning on that door not for some lame attempt at an artsy shot, but rather to hold myself up. From falling over in sleepiness.)
As I was saying. This is my new hat. (And THAT is the mess on my studio floor.) The yarn is from Lizette that I showed you yesterday (just a reminder that the package arrived a month ago. Just so you don't go thinking I'm some Super Knitter.) It was an unmarked skein (she bought it on her travels), so I can't tell you what the yarn is - except to describe it as 'yummy' - definitely a wool blend. I used the Elf Caps pattern from Melanie Falick's Handknit Holidays (no, I still haven't gotten the courage to try those fabulous socks). Big chunky yarn + small project + my favorite color in yummy yarn = happy (and warm) me.
Now if we could just get some snow so I could actually wear it. This crusty hard 1 inch that we have is just no good for sleeping. Puts a crink in yer neck.
Ah, a fellow green lover like myself. Now I know why I like you (that, and the fact that you are ultra crafty)!
Stephanie
www.forksandchopsticks.blogspot.com
www.mesocrafty.wordpress.com
Posted by: Stephanie | January 17, 2007 at 07:22 AM
Yep, we want some snow as well, especially the children, as we've been reading so much about winter and snow - but where is it? ;)) They don't know nothing about the global warming yet...
Posted by: Chrys | January 17, 2007 at 07:31 AM
Wake up girl. Danger, danger. Sleeping on crusty snow. That hat is a breath of fresh air. My eyes so happy for green. Days like yesterday and today are made for all day inside/outside hat wearing. Brrrrrr.
Posted by: jean | January 17, 2007 at 08:06 AM
It looks like we won't have to wait to long, the weatherman this morning says we should be getting a decent storm Friday. Boy...anything is better than the bitter chill outside my window this morning.
Have a great day!
Posted by: Jessica | January 17, 2007 at 08:32 AM
You could have named it "twist of lime" :) I just wanted to let you know that I always enjoy reading your blog. It makes me feel so much closer to my own children and it alway lifts my moods up even higher.
Posted by: Andrea Baker | January 17, 2007 at 08:33 AM
Looking GOOOOD there, gorgeous! Love the hat. Love the color. Love the Greco goodness. SO over the crusty snow and the deep freeze. xoxo
Posted by: betsy | January 17, 2007 at 08:34 AM
great hat amanda - i love the green and the ear flaps. when the snow comes, you'll be ready!
Posted by: erin | January 17, 2007 at 08:36 AM
fabulous. that elf cap is really elfy and cool.
love the strings hanging down from the ear flaps.
you are a talented knitter for sure. hope the
party planning is going well.
Posted by: kristin | January 17, 2007 at 08:44 AM
that hat is adorable!
Posted by: lera | January 17, 2007 at 08:47 AM
you crack me up today! love that last shot...
chunky wool-my fave.
Posted by: molly | January 17, 2007 at 09:09 AM
Stay warm, funny girl.
Posted by: Alicia A. | January 17, 2007 at 09:35 AM
LOL!!!!!! Oh, how well I know that feeling. I get that wonderful (joking) slap-happy thing going, too. Ah, the happy tears are streaming here. Thanks for making my morning. I think it's supposed to warm up ABOVE freezing here today, too, so it should be a GREAT day.
xo
Posted by: Grace | January 17, 2007 at 09:49 AM
love the up shot so much, i am off to favorite in flickr. that hat IS yummy!
Posted by: hannah | January 17, 2007 at 10:00 AM
Not even a crusty inch yet down in the city. You'd think it was April. The hat is wonderful!
Posted by: boodely | January 17, 2007 at 10:12 AM
You look fabulous! I've been wanting to knit that same hat and now you've inspired me. Thanks for the great photo.
Posted by: jan | January 17, 2007 at 10:13 AM
You look fabulous! I've been wanting to knit that same hat and now you've inspired me. Thanks for the great photo.
Posted by: jan | January 17, 2007 at 10:14 AM
Today is the kind of day you really need a hat and yours is the best! I've been reading your blog for about a month now. You always brighten my day. Thanks. Also, thanks for turning me on to Marden's. I live in NH and there is one about 45 minutes away. It's our new big outing. You've enlightened me to the joys of thrifting, too. Last week I found some great fabric at Goodwill and it was half price. It lifted my mood for the rest of the week! Thank you. Be warm.
Posted by: Stacy | January 17, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Great hat, what a lovely colour! Have you read 'Blue hat, green hat' by Sandra Boynton? If you haven't, then you should - it and so many of her others are fondly-remembered childhood favourites in my family.
Posted by: Katharine | January 17, 2007 at 10:44 AM
Amanda ... you're too damn cute in every way! I love your perfectly perfect green hat and your warm honesty ... hope you have snow soon (it's warm and rainy here in Brittany, grrrrr, I miss my Quebec winters even though I never thought I'd say that!)
Posted by: Lynn | January 17, 2007 at 10:45 AM
What a great little hat, and it looks so cute on you!! Wishing you some snowy weather to enjoy wearing it in.
Posted by: earthchick | January 17, 2007 at 10:51 AM
cute cute cute!!!
Posted by: Heather | January 17, 2007 at 11:01 AM
What a dedicated blogger you are... and even in a sleepy state fun enough to lay on harden snow for us. Gracias! :-)
Posted by: Number Twelve | January 17, 2007 at 11:27 AM
i may just have to try that pattern out. i have quite a bit of yarn that my work for the project.
great work. i am quite impressed that you are able to post everyday. now get some sleep:)
Posted by: christina | January 17, 2007 at 11:36 AM
Looks great, I love making hats with that swirl on top.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | January 17, 2007 at 11:38 AM
i love this hat!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: lisa | January 17, 2007 at 11:38 AM
I haven't posted here before (I guess that makes me a delurker?!) but I have enjoyed your blog for quite some time. You're very inspirational for us moms...
What a great hat! And I LOVE the green. Now I want to check out Melanie Falick's book. Is it a good one?
Posted by: Amber A. | January 17, 2007 at 11:40 AM
Adorable. I LOVE the top of this hat!
Posted by: Amy | January 17, 2007 at 11:40 AM
it is very cute- i love the yarn. i need myself some hats!!
Posted by: joleen | January 17, 2007 at 11:41 AM
I just love your hat!
Wish it snowed here so i could wear one myself.... hahahah
Zelia from Portugal:)
Posted by: Zelia | January 17, 2007 at 11:50 AM
I love the chunkiness of the hat too but most of all the swirl on the top. :o)
We have the crusty snow here...it is cold!
I would like our rain back now since we arent going to have any fun with just a crust of snow in patches outside...I would rather have warmer air and rain. Ha! Didnt think I would ever say that!
Great hat!
Posted by: Lori | January 17, 2007 at 11:55 AM
Oh, my goodness! That hat is so awesome! And the color makes me happy too :)
Posted by: andi | January 17, 2007 at 12:47 PM
i DO love that hat!! and the color!
Posted by: leslie | January 17, 2007 at 12:54 PM
A green hat is a green hat, no need to get fancy with titles...love the whimsy of this post. I have been visiting for quite some time, so inspiring you are. I have recently entered the blogging world, it's evolving, haven't added my crafting category yet. Still trying to make my way out from under the holiday heap of craft remnants. Almost there. I have to say I was moved and comforted by the similarities in our Dr. Martin Luther King day posts. Anyway, I have linked to you on my site and hope it is okay. Let me know if you'd rather I removed the link. Peace.
Posted by: Heather | January 17, 2007 at 01:20 PM
that hat rocks.
Posted by: nina | January 17, 2007 at 01:39 PM
you make me smile and your green hat is delish! hope good sleep is in your near future...
Posted by: Ani | January 17, 2007 at 02:42 PM
SMILES :-)...indeed!!!!!!!
Posted by: Kelly | January 17, 2007 at 03:24 PM
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Posted by: liza | January 17, 2007 at 04:01 PM
Maybe all the cute lil girls in this world are conspiring together, cause my cute lil girlie is keeping me up to. Love the hat!
Posted by: Ronikins | January 17, 2007 at 04:55 PM
Love the hat, but I have still not started the great hat you posted a pattern for months ago. I discovered the circular needles I bought are too LONG! As a novice I did not realize the length was so critical to success. But I still love the yarn, and February is my knitting month, usually, so I'll let you know what comes of it. Thanks for sharing so much with everyone.
Posted by: Martha | January 17, 2007 at 05:39 PM
It simply is a wonderful green hat.
Posted by: Mae | January 17, 2007 at 07:25 PM
I am totally diggin' this hat! I love the flaps to warm the ears and the detail on top.
very fun, and a perfect color...
Posted by: NessieNoodle | January 17, 2007 at 07:44 PM
I love it. You just make things. You think, I'll make it, and then, whoosh, it's made! It's taking me a week to finish a simple scarf for a friend!!
Keep warm and toasty!! And wishing you snow...(and us too! Maybe Knoxville might get some next week!)
Posted by: Meredith | January 17, 2007 at 07:52 PM
I have been looking for a hat just like that. No, seriously. I need the ear flaps.
Posted by: Cher mere | January 17, 2007 at 10:44 PM
AAAKKK!! That hat is tres fabu!! I love it! Hope you get a wee bit of rest and a slower pace before the "Big 6" birthday party, Amanda. <3
Posted by: robin | January 18, 2007 at 12:51 AM
Si, si même en France on peut admirer ton bonnet vert!!!
I love to come and read you!
Posted by: nicole | January 18, 2007 at 04:54 AM
I love that you love it! I knew you'd make something cute.
Posted by: Lizette | January 18, 2007 at 01:31 PM
i think it looks great i'm going to send the pattern to my friend so that she can try it out. she's a new knitter, but afraid to follow pattern directions.
Posted by: jen | February 13, 2007 at 11:51 PM
lurve this and working on it myself - but ack - totally not getting the directions on pattern for the inital joining round - I'd love to bug you - you know, if you were bored and available for consult :)
Posted by: kate | March 07, 2007 at 12:38 AM