Friday, July 22, 2011

FO Friday: Stash yarn + free pattern = Simple Pleasures

   Before I tell you about my latest FO, I just have to share an incident that happened in my kitchen earlier this week.  A few nights ago, my son was doing the dinner dishes and my husband was getting ready for bed.  Left to my own devices, I sat down to peruse Ravelry and read knitting blogs.

Here is the conversation I overheard between my guys when my DH came back into the room:

DH:  What's she looking at?
DS:  What do you think she's looking at?
DH:  (upon seeing pics of knit items on the computer screen)  Oh.
DS:  I swear, she's obsessed with knitting!
DH:  It's not so much that she's obsessed, it's that she's (pause). . . . Well, no, you're right.  She's obsessed.
DS:  It's an illness!

The conversation reminded me of the Never Not Knitting theme song that my friend (and fellow knitter) Jeanne introduced me to.  It cracked me up, and I'm sure you can all relate:


So, perhaps I am taking this knitting, blogging, and Ravelry addiction a little too far?
Nah.  There are worse things to be addicted to.

The good news is that while getting my Ravelry fix that night, I found this free pattern that is not only a good stash buster, but also makes a simple and comfy winter hat:

Pattern:  Simple Pleasures Hat from Purl Soho
Source:  free pattern from The Purl Bee  (Ravelry link here)
Materials:  I used Pigeonroof Studios Siren Two Sock in "Gilded Oak", some leftover Rowan Kidsilk Haze, and US 7 & 8 needles.
Modifications:  The hat is designed to be slouchy.  I wanted mine to be a little more snug so I went down 1 size from the recommended needles, and knit the crown of the hat a little shorter.  I only used about half a skein of each of the yarns, and my hat is still very roomy.

Even though it is too warm to wear right now, it was a great small knitting project for summertime.  I will probably do some stash diving to come up with at least one more color combination.  Finding the pattern was worth getting teased about my addiction to browsing knitting websites!

Click here to see what other fiber junkies have obsessed over this week.  Have a good weekend!
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25 comments:

  1. Sam FindlayJuly 22, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    That conversation between your husband and son cracked me up! I definitely thunk there are worse things to be addicted to!

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  2. pinkundineJuly 22, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Definitely worse things to be addicted to - at least knitting is productive ;) Love the hat, might have to use it for some stash busting of my own!

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  3. AlittlebitsheepishJuly 22, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    Love the song, going to play it for my OH later when he gets home from work. "Its cheaper than drugs" is my stock comment when I get whinged at for my knitting obssession :D. Super hat, love the colour combo and looks lovely and warm.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 22, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    Looks awesome! Very cool colors, you are going to rock the streets in winter ;) Have a great weekend!
    xo,
    wink

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  5. RugbyMadJuly 22, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    It will definitely keep you warm in winter! And as for the conversation. My Husband says that knitting is my first husband he is just the second!

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  6. CalophiJuly 22, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    Oh wow, you can just see how warm and comfy it is from the pictures.

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  7. UnknownJuly 22, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    That's so funny!!! That conversation could be had in a lot of our houses, I think! ;-D That song cracks me up too!! Lovely hat and I like the colors you chose!

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  8. tintocktapJuly 22, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Love the hat - it looks really cozy! I think my DS would understand what your DS was on about but I don't think my DH would be so sympathetic! LOL!

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  9. KathleenJuly 22, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    I'm giggling at your Overheard at My House conversation---if crafting is an illness, it's the best one ever. :)

    And that hat looks amazing. Your un-slouching worked beautifully, it looks comfy and pretty and the colours are just perfect.

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  10. Minding My Own StitchesJuly 22, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Cute hat. I'm with you about slouchy hats; your mods seem to have the desired result.

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  11. SandyJuly 22, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Great looking hat. Looks so nice and warm, and soft.

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  12. Jeannie MarieJuly 22, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    I hope I can wear knitted hats in Florida. This one is too cute.

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  13. VanessaJuly 22, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I am so glad my husband has no problem with me knitting. He says he prefers it to me being on the computer, since I'm more able to hold a conversation if I'm knitting. If I'm on the computer or watching TV, I become too distracted to talk.

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  14. Sarah ~ Crafts from the CwtchJuly 22, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    My husband also prefers it to me being on the laptop as it's quieter!

    The hat looks fabulously cosy and comfy! :)

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  15. J.R.July 22, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    ah that song is too funny!!! :)
    I love the yarn you used for the hat. It looks so soft and I love the colors.

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  16. wrchiliJuly 22, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    The hat turned out out great! That song and the conversation between your DS and DH were too funny!

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  17. saraJuly 22, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    I've got the illness too! And oh em gee I had never heard that theme song before. What a riot!

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  18. Mrs H KnitsJuly 22, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Love the hat and for what it's worth my family think I'm strange too!!

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  19. Tami KlockauJuly 22, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Thanks so much for showing this hat. It's adorable and I just added it to my queue! You look great in it.

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  20. ZondaJuly 22, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Hehe...glad I'm not alone as my family thinks I'm nuts! ;) Love that hat! It looks so soft and warm!

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  21. Paula July 23, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Too funny!
    I think your hat is adorable and well done on destashing :o)

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  22. Yarn ChangerJuly 23, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    love the song. I have hid yarn from the cat in the refrigerator before! Great hat. It is best to knit for the next season. At least that is what i tell myself.

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  23. erinJuly 24, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I love the colors of that hat, it looks perfect for fall, almost like an acorn!

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  24. Marushka C.July 25, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    The hat is nice!

    Thanks for sharing the song, too. I can definitely relate. I have been getting rid of "stuff" so that I can reallocate all our plastic bins to fiber-related storage :-)

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  25. behind the ivyAugust 12, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    That hat looks so wonderfully cosy!

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