"Afghani Cap" pattern by Teva Durham, found in Vogue Knitting On The Go: Caps & Hats. I used Handmaiden Fine Yarn's "Ottawa," leftovers from the same hank that I used for my Moebius cowl, and there's still quite a bit left. Intended for my mom, this hat didn't turn out exactly as I'd hoped (though I haven't blocked it yet, and that could change things), but it works. It turned out just fine, in fact, and looks really cute on Maddy -- so I win!
I can't get enough of these colors, so I'm just fine with trying again.
I finished a scarf last night, about a quarter-way through the Oscars. I sat back, gave appendages a rest, and watched the rest of the show sans knitting. I think Hugh Jackman did a terrific job, very entertaining. His opening number was clever and funny. I laughed hardest at Ben Stiller as Joaquin Phoenix on David Letterman, complete with gum on the podium. Hil.ar.i.ous. I kind of lost my way during a few of the montages and sequences, and wasn't blown away by the big musical number. Absolutely LOVED the format for the four Best Actor/Actress awards.
Anyway, I had a good weekend and feel more rested and "with it" this week -- I was off from the starting gun last week. Details on that new scarf tomorrow.
That is one cute hat! Here's to a great week...need we ask for more?
Posted by: margene | February 23, 2009 at 10:20 AM
The hat is adorable and I love the color combo!
Posted by: Carole | February 23, 2009 at 12:38 PM
What a great hat! Thanks for explaining the Ben Stiller thing - I hardly ever watch network TV anymore and so I didn't get many of the references. C'est la vie. It was still a good show!
Posted by: Julia | February 23, 2009 at 12:56 PM
wow I love that hat- and the colors.
(I also didn't get the Ben Stiller thing but it was kind of funny even without the reference)
Posted by: gale (she shoots sheep shots) | February 23, 2009 at 01:28 PM
Great looking hat. I also didn't get the Ben Stiller thing because that was one o the few times I missed Letterman. Ah well. I too thought that the Best actor/actress format was really nice.
Posted by: Hillary | February 23, 2009 at 02:45 PM
I LOVE this hat!!! It is my favorite shape, and in fact I have a hat that I call my Afghani freedom fighter hat, made in pakistan... except it is a dull pinkish mauve color, and when I first got it (goodwill? yard sale??) it smelled like goose poo when it got wet in the rain... so into a good wash. It's pretty itchy, so it'd be so nice to have a similar hat made of nice yarn!!
Posted by: lisa | February 23, 2009 at 05:03 PM
Love this hat - both pattern and colors. Nicely done. Can't believe I totally forgot about oscars this year and was catching up on Tivo'd episodes of Monk, the Simpsons and burnnotice. duh.
Posted by: Jen | February 24, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Great hat!! I also thought the presentations of the best actor/actress and supporting actor/actress awards was moving. Very well done. They raised the bar, in my opinion.
Posted by: gail | February 24, 2009 at 07:20 PM
What a great cap. The pattern looks really interesting.
Posted by: Tonia | February 25, 2009 at 01:58 PM