FO: Copy Cat Hat

Everything has been so crazy lately, and even though I have been knitting up a storm, finding time to take pictures is impossible. This morning though, before heading back to the UW (spent all yesterday there), Ryan snapped a few shots of my new hat.





Name: Slouchy Copy Cat Hat (pattern)
Time: about 2 days
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease in Forest Green (less than 1 skein)
Notes: I really love this hat. I started it to just kill some time before my mail order yarn came, and it turned into a favorite of mine. The yarn was pulled from an abandoned project, and ended up working out better than expected. Lately I've been trying to shy away from my crappy cheapo yarn, but because this is a wool blend, it seems to take away that icky feel that I get from plastic yarns. The pattern was really simple, and mindless, and I would make another one in an instant. And I probably will next time I want something quick to refresh my palette. Ravelry Link



Right before I finished this hat, I pushed through and made one of my pomotomus socks. The pattern is really beautiful, and I'm happy with the one completed sock, but it is really taxing to make. Maybe the pattern is a little too daunting for me, or maybe I don't like following charts while I knit as much as I thought I did, but either way, I needed a little break. That's when I picked up this hat.

Before I go back to my socks though, I have another project to complete. I started a pair of Thuja socks (knitty pattern) for Ryan. They are knit using a worsted weight yarn (instead of tiny tiny sock yarn), which I love, and are practically flying off the needles (SO FAST). Probably will finished them today or tomorrow.

Now, time for me to get back to homework. I have to complete my VERY last homework for chem, then I am done forever!