Hats for Donation

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Originally uploaded by amyjunkins

Over the holidays I've not picked up my knitting once, but I did crank out some crochet hats with the red-heart-like acrylic that my mom brought from her old yarn stash. Now I just need to find a place to donate them.

Here's the pattern on Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bonita-hat
And non-Ravelry: http://talesofthehook.blogspot.com/2010/10/hat-patterns.html

Double Pom Pom Hat

Double Pom Pom Hat
Originally uploaded by amyjunkins

I broke out the hook for this one, a quick little project for a friend/coworker to use in her infant photography sessions. Ravelry project here: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/AmyJ/double-pom-pom-hat

Just keep knitting... knitting... knitting...

Yes, I'm still around. Just not feeling like I have a lot to say, and busily knitting along.

Here's my latest finished project: a Multnomah shawl in Wollemeise. YUM.

Cypress Cardigan

Cypress Cardigan
Originally uploaded by amyjunkins

Not a great picture at all, but I couldn't wait to wear this sweater. Soft and cushy and just the right amount of warmth. I actually love the 3/4 length sleeves, after being skeptical about them. They don't get in my way while typing.

Pattern: #77 Vine Lace Top Down Cardigan by SweaterBabe
Yarn: Knit Picks Swish Bulky in Cypress.

http://www.ravelry.com/projects/AmyJ/77-vine-lace-top-down-cardigan

Ridinghood for Loretta's 8yo in Mirasol Chirapa

Ridinghood for Loretta's 8yo in Mirasol Chirapa
Originally uploaded by amyjunkins

I'm very proud of this one! Nice pattern, though I made fair number of modifications for a thinner yarn, larger size, less full skirt, longer arms, etc.

Listing tomorrow - Wednesday, May 20th

A quick note to you that I am going to be listing a few things on the Inspired Congo on Hyenacart tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20th. The location is http://hyenacart.com/inspired.

Charity Hat #3 for 2009 - Nubby Brim Cloche

Nubby Brim Cloche
Originally uploaded by amyjunkins

This is one that I crocheted. The body is worked in HDC, alternating between working in the back loop only and the front loop only. The "eyelet" row where the chain is threaded through is worked in DC. And the brim is worked in SC.

Both the pattern for the hat and the pattern for the butterfly embellishment are free on the interwebs, at the following locations:
Nubby Brim Cloche (ravelry link): http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nubby-brim-cloche
Butterfly Embellishment: http://www.kaleidesigns.com/crochet/patterns/archive/frid001.html

This was made with a USK 10 1/2 (6.50mm) size hook, two strands of Bernat Aspen Soft held together. I long ago lost the ball bands, so I do not know the exact colorway names, but they are pretty true burgandy and hunter green.