Monday 14 October 2013

One for the boys

I have made this rather fabulous hat for my friends boy, he is going to be 10. I designed the shape (am still trying to write it down) and added the eyes and the monster mouth.

 
It is made from Patons Inca which is 50% wool, 30% acrylic and 20% alpaca. I used a 4.5 m hook but it suggests 7mm knitting needles but I wanted it to be warm and cosy with a close texture.
 
 
I don't have a boy to do any modelling so I had to rely on Polly.
 
 
It is so hard to get photos in this gloomy weather, the sort of weather that needs a monster hat I think. I added a label using handwriting techniques from the tutorial and it is good to go.
 
Keep happy. Jo x
 
 

8 comments:

  1. Well done Jo, it most certainly is fabulous!! Another wonderful creation. xoxo

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  2. Brilliant monster hat, one lucky little boy :) xx

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  3. Hi Jo that is one fabulous hat - well done. Love the colours and the design, any boy would look amazing in this - what a clever lady you are Jo. Fab post as always, big hug
    Dorothy
    :-)xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  4. I'm sure any young lad would be more than happy to wear that gorgeous hat Jo - well done! Joy x

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  5. That is beyond cool!!!! I just love the colors you used and the design is perfect!!!! Thank you for your encouraging words...I am going to purchase a machine but I am scared stiff! I haven't taken a class since the 7th grade! Oh well gotta jump in feet first....all the best to you this week! You are an inspiration lady!!

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  6. hahahaa Jo he is fantastic! He reminds me of the Iron Giant? Not sure if that was the inspiration, he made me smile a lot :-) I reckon I could pull off wearing a hat like this, I might not be 10 but who cares :p

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  7. I love this! It's fun but warm and practical too, and just right for a boy that age. Brilliant. x

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