Pattern: Gretel by Ysolda
Yarn: Cascade 220 heathers… 2 balls (second one used about 2 yards of it!)
Needles: Size 5s and 7s circs
This hat is another Christmas knit – the one that’s going to my secret santa. Of course I’m risking the fact that she may look on this here blog and see it but I mean come on… you knew it was going to be something knitted! 😉 I really loved the pattern and made the slouchy version. I would absolutely make this again but next time will do the regular size instead. I also just did my regular cast on instead of going tubular. I definitely want to try that cast on for my next Gretel but where I was at the time I casted on I didn’t have the proper tools – an extra needle – and I really just wanted to get it started.
I am so happy with this hat and I can’t wait to gift it. The knitted presents are still steadily coming along. I just casted on for a Wallaby and am through the front pouch and will hopefully start on the first sleeve tomorrow. I’m making it to fit a 1 year old so knitting is going somewhat fast. I do though have a couple of knits that may need take priority this coming week though. We’re having a few "Christmas Dinners" next weekend which I kinda forgot about so Christmas is really the on 16th for me! My brother is flying in from London and unfortunately can’t be here for the 25th so we’re doing a little Christmas observed next Sunday. He’s pretty much set but I thought I would make the Trinity Hat for his girlfriend.
I spent my weekend working at my LYS and knitting away on the Wallaby in great company. Patricia the shop owner was finishing her own Drops A-line jacket (which looks great by the way!) and our friend David was working on a Koolhaas. I have Dave to thank for the great Gretel shots! It truly was a great weekend knitting, drinking wine and telling funny stories (oh and a few knock knock jokes.)
I hope everyone had a lovely weekend filled with great knits and friends.
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Gorgeous Gretel! This is going to be the best Secret Santa gift there I’m sure.
You definitely need to make one for yourself soon; it looks so good on you 🙂
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Oooo, Gretel is gorgeous. You are a very kind Secret Santa!
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if I were you, I would keep it. looks smashing on you 😉 but, of course, I guess your giftee will like it too!
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very cute!!! your Christmas is how we do our Thanksgiving! 🙂 early!
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Nice, very nice. And the mittens in your last post, even nicer! I love these to knitted gifties, those are some lucky people on your Christmas list.
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Looks great! I love that sage green colour. Your secret santa is one lucky hot dog!
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Your Gretel looks great! I have one in progress for my sister as a Christmas gift and I can’t wait to finish it. Because then I can make one for myself!
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Knock Knock jokes–right on! Gretel looks great, make one for yourself because it looks great on you!
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All those scrumptous cables and heathery yarn. A sure winner!
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Ack! Another gorgeous hat! You’re killing me with these. Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend!
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Great hat..I’ve seen the pattern on Ysolde’s blog but it’s fun to see your version. And Dave takes good pictures!
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So cute! I bought this pattern to, I just haven’t gotten around to knitting it yet:( You’re my inspiration!
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This is beautiful!
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The hat is beautiful, and the color shows off the pattern so well. Very, very nice, and what a lucky receipient!
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Kudos to Dave on the photos! I don’t know what I like better: Gretel or the pictures! The hat is just stunning! I love all of those cables.
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