Yeah, I'm a geek. So what. I love the show "Deadliest Catch" and for kicks I thought I would make my fave Cap'n a hat like the one I made father-in-law. So here 'tis.
METHOD:
Exactly the same as before. This is a pattern from Knitter's Magazine. It's garter stitch all through, with grafting so it's seamless. Or rather, it's supposed to be. I did this on #4 circular needles, just like before. I hope it fits! The base yarn is Debbie Bliss Cashmerino, and the flags are done in what I had leftover of the Cascade Wool.
AND WHAT DID WE LEARN?
1. To slip the darn first stitch on short rows!!!!! I didn't notice I had forgotten this until the hat was like halfway done.
2. There is definately a right and wrong side to garter stitch, when you're putting two colors together. Starting on the wrong side will give you a thin line of color before you're supposed to have it. Starting on the right side eliminates the line.
3. My floats are too tight. The flag for "P" is pulling in so much, but there's not a lot I can do.
4. Grafting in garter stitch. Looks good!
5. Each one of these I make still look amateurish, but they're getting better.
Here's hoping you like it, Phil!
