Slouch Hat
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky
I've been on a bit of a hat kick lately, instant gratification is what I've been after! I absolutely adore this hat. The yarn is perfect for cables and really makes them pop. I've been wearing it all week and it is very good for keeping the chill out.
I added an extra cable repeat to make it a bit more slouchy. I wish I had dropped down a needle size for the ribbing as it has the unfortunate habit of slipping down my forehead a bit far. Ribbing needs work - I'm not sure why, but the last knit stitch before the purl is very gappy and loose. I can fix it by really tugging on the yarn while purling, but that makes everything impossibly tight. I need to really search Ravelry for a solution, Google hasn't really got much about Eastern European method of ribbing.
I am also not totally happy about the crown decreases, they are very obvious. If I hadn't wanted to get it finished and get it worn, I'd have ripped back and tried some other method of decrease. However, I do love it, and it will get lots of wear. I've been pairing it up with my
Bellas Mittens knit with the same yarn and they make a really nice matching pair.
I am also very pleased to report I fixed my issues with my
Altounyan cowl. You may remember I had complained that the ridges had become very flat after washing, so I rewashed it and scrunched it all up before drying and it looks pretty good now.
I'm joining in with
FO Friday and
Creative Friday this week, so have a look if you have the time
