And now, just in time for our cold SNAP! I have finished my Knotted Openwork Baby Hat!
It was -15'C this morning, and that was before the windchill ... which felt to me like -25!! Bitterly cold day, but I'm one of the few that absolutely love the icy cold :) I love being out in that biting wind (not too strong or my ears ache), and I love that tingly sensation on your cheeks when you come in. I can't help it ... I could walk around in the outdoors in this weather all day. (The coldest temperature I've ever experienced was -60'C at a ski resort, but that was with the wind chill, and I must admit that it was a bit extreme even for me!) We even got a nice little dusting of snow to brighten the view and it's very squeaky underfoot. The sun is so bright today that it's become quite a glittery northern day ... perfect!! Now at lunchtime the thermometer is registering -6'C ... out of the wind ... and in the sunshine.
Poor Cody has delicate paws, and he does suffer in the cold. This morning on our walk I had to stand and wait out there for a little bit, and his feet became so cold that he sat up on his haunches with sad little face and paws held against his tummy. He has to keep moving, or his paws gather ice between the pads. As soon as I see him limping, I have to stop and clear out the ice (and salt) from his paws. I keep thinking I should make some little boots for him, but still haven't done that.
Anyway ... the hat ... this was fun to knit up, but unfortunately is was knit flat. This would be fine if the yarn wasn't multi-coloured. When it came time to stitch it up, this happened ...
... which is very obvious with these colours ... yellow & green on one side, fading to red & blue on the other. The photo in the book had similar yarn, but conveniently didn't show the back of the hat!! Next time I make this hat (will I make it again?!) I would knit it in the round instead and avoid this problem.
I do like that picot trim along the edge :)
The hat is Knotted Openwork Baby Hat from this book if you're interested.
Thanks for stopping by!!
Wendy
I love that little hat, it's soooo cute! Keep warm! Brrrrr! :) x
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DeleteCute hat! I love the sound of that weather - although I'd probably find too cold! Keep warm & make some soup! Xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah :) Oh yes, we have lots of soup, tea and hot cocoa! Wendy
DeleteLovely hat,Wendy. I do like its pattern, look like tiny stars!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gaia, yes they do look like stars :) Wend
DeleteThat hat is so adorable! Good work. I love a little walk in the cold air too. (Notice I said little though...not too long.) :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo, we've been able to have our fair share of cold weather walks lately! And so WINDY!! Wendy
DeleteHi Wendy,
ReplyDeleteI'm all about color, so naturally I love your adorable hat! Great job!
It is colourful, isn't it! Thanks Mitzi :) Wendy
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