Happy Tuesday everyone! I am just going to be honest, I had totally forgotten about Fidra until I saw Sonja's one. But I needed to share this - it is an amazing pattern, the perfect beanie hat for skiing and weekends (I prefer wearing Bough when I go into London for work).
There is not a lot to say - it knits really fast (thank you bulky yarn), but is not a boring knit. The texture and lace work are really stunning I think, and there is a pompom! All my favourite things in one pattern. I knitted it in De Rerum Natura Cyrano (of course ethical as you can read here) - as you have to block it to show the lace work, it did stretch and become just a tiny bit on the big side. So I may change needle sizes next time (I am thinking of a cream/oat version next time).
Pattern: Fidra by Gundrun Johnston
Yarn: De Rerum Natura Cyrano in Poivre
Needles: As recommended by pattern (I will go for smaller next time -
just because the fabric stretched after blocking)
Modifications: None
You do need a Fidra in your life - especially for you, the lucky ones who are going skiing at Easter! Also are you glad for the change of backdrop for beanie hat pictures? - no backyard for once!
As for the winner of the skein of Fyberspates - lucky no 13 came out of Mr Random, Rachelle. Enjoy!
LOVE!
ReplyDeleteI envy your ability to not just make such cute hats with their jaunty little pompoms, but at how well you wear one! Not all hats suit all heads- except maybe yours!
ReplyDeletethat hat is stunning, and I don't think I've seen the pattern- looks fantastic on you!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out so beautiful! I love the natural color! I was afraid mine would stretch out too much with blocking so I cheated and steam blocked it. :)
ReplyDeleteThis turned out really beautiful!
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