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My End Of The Bargain.

12/7/2012

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I can hardly believe it, but I've managed to post each weekday this week. Not too shabby. I'm not sure it's a pace I can maintain, but it's a refreshing change from my previous periods of prolonged absence and/or lack of blog-worthy content. What's best, is that today I have a finished project to share! (It seems like ages since I've had one of those!)
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A few weeks back, Faye at Buttons and Beeswax offered a free knitting pattern from her store to anyone willing to knit the pattern and post a projects page on Ravelry, complete with photographs and an unbiased account of ther experience using the pattern.
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I jumped at the opportunity. Faye's designs all look so beautiful and I was eager to try one for myself. I chose the Autumn Gold Lace Beanie and started to work. The pattern itself is very nicely written and beautifully laid out. It's very user friendly and complete.
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My only gripe, if you can even call it that, is how labor intensive/time consuming this hat is. I should have anticipated it; the hat is knit with sock yarn on size 3 needles. This isn't a quick- worsted weight- can have it done tonight sort of accessory.
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But, as with most things that require extra time and work, it turned out beautifully. The fabric is incredibly light-weight, and the hat is roomy, making this a fantastic curl capper. I'll have to report more indepthly about the condition of my hat-head after a few morning commutes; so far, I feel like I can wear this hat with minimal curl-quash; always a plus in my book.
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Initially, I knit all 27 repeats as directed in the pattern. When I tried it on and looked in the mirror, l knew I was not 'hip' enough to pull-off the amount of slouch I ended up with. So, I ripped back to Faye's reccomended repeat length for a less slouchy hat (19). And, I think it's just right. It should be noted, I have a huge head. If you have an average sized head, you might want to factor that into your plan while knitting and make appropriate adjustment to the length.
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The yarn is a skein of Neighborhood Fiber Company sock yarn in the RockCreekPark color. It's INCREDIBLE. Last night while I was finishing at knit night someone pointed out how radiant the color of the strand is and said it seemed to almost glow. I completely agree. In fact, when I walked by Karida's booth at Vogue Knitting Live I felt like a moth drawn to a flame. The colors are intensely super saturated. The photos do no justice to the beauty of this dye.  While I'm sure the yarn would make lovely socks, I'm totally glad to have used it on a more visible project. 
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As a continued reminder (I promise, I'll stop noting this after we ring in the New Year) the URL to this blog has changed. I would love for you to follow along with me. If you're interested in adding me to your blog roll, Reader, or other RSS platform the new domain is: www.tresbienensemble.com 

Alright. I think that's it for me friends. I hope you all have a lovely weekend filled with fun, fabric, fiber, fantastic food, friends and family! 
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Thank you, and good night. 
24 Comments
Jazz link
12/7/2012 02:21:04 am

Awesome hat, love the color!

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Michelle link
12/7/2012 03:51:05 am

Thanks Jazz! Apparently, the color is Pantone's color of the year. So, I'm on trend. For the first time. Ever. :-D

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Susan link
12/7/2012 03:07:16 am

This is so cute! I love how it looks with your curls, which is a constant factor in my hat choosing. I'm working on this hat too, so I think I might have to step up my game and move a little faster on it haha

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Michelle link
12/7/2012 03:52:57 am

Oh, straight haired peoples don't know the true meaning of hat-hair. :-D We curly haired folks, on the other hand... :-D I hope you love your Autumn Beanie when you get it off the needles. I wore mine into work today, and I am pleased to report, minimal curl squashing!

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Minding My Own Stitches link
12/7/2012 04:31:07 am

Oh, that's lovely. No curl-quashing to worry about here but I suspect a slouchy hat like that would just slide right off me. Love the colour :)

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Michelle link
12/10/2012 05:42:06 am

Awe. I've spent most of my life wishing I had hair that straight. :-D

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kristieinbc link
12/7/2012 05:15:25 am

That hat is gorgeous! I know what you mean about how time consuming knitting a hat out of sock weight yarn can be. That's what I used for the Wooly Wormhead Mystery KAL. I loved the lightness of the finished product though. I am now working on another hat in fingering weight yarn. It's addictive. Gorgeous colour too!

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Michelle link
12/10/2012 05:44:37 am

I can see how addictive the light weight fabric of a fingering weight hat could be.

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Chris link
12/7/2012 06:44:08 am

I was going to say simply gorgeous, but I am sure there was nothing simple about that hat. It is stunning. Great job!

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Michelle link
12/10/2012 05:46:24 am

The pattern is actual fairly simple, just time consuming. :-D Thank you for your sweet compliments.

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Beth link
12/7/2012 06:45:30 am

Crazy cute! Thanks for the comment.

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Nat @ Made in Home link
12/7/2012 07:55:17 am

Love the hatand the colour! Great finish!

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Michelle link
12/10/2012 05:47:06 am

Thanks, Nat!

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Nadia link
12/7/2012 08:33:30 am

I love the color & pattern of your hat! I've been looking for a slouchy hat and this looks like a contender.

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Michelle link
12/10/2012 05:47:56 am

I hope you do decide to try this pattern, Nadia! It's a great hat.

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Pooch link
12/7/2012 12:55:57 pm

Beautiful hat, beautiful yarn, beautiful work! Your labor intensive project certainly is a gem!

:)

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Michelle link
12/10/2012 05:49:06 am

Thank you!

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Monica link
12/7/2012 08:54:38 pm

Gorgeous hat; worth every minute you knit with those size 3 needles! And the pictures are amazing as well. I'm new your blog and I love it! You are in my reader. Okay, now must go back to catch up with previous posts.

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Michelle link
12/10/2012 05:50:36 am

Thank you, Monica! I've added you to my feed also! I love keeping up with crafty bloggers.

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katie metzroth link
12/7/2012 10:08:40 pm

The hat is pretty. Your photos are lovely. congrats on blogging every day this week.

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Michelle link
12/10/2012 05:51:24 am

THANKS!

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Charlotte link
12/8/2012 02:52:28 am

Wow, that hat looks fantastic! And the yarn is beautiful. How cool to get the pattern for free!

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Michelle link
12/10/2012 05:52:31 am

It was a great treat to get the pattern for free. She does a very nice job with her pattern writing.

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Glassesshop link
9/30/2016 12:33:35 am

Crazy cute!

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