Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Happy Hands!!

My hands are happiest when they are moving.
Moving = knitting...click, click, click!!

I saw the hat on the cover of this book, and I fell in love...
"knits of a feather"
lot's of bird inspired designs!

I finished this hat a little while ago, 
but I never finished the feather design on the outside of the hat!

I was determined to finish it this week and share it here,
and I am close...

very close...99.9 % done but I just didn't have the time to finish.
I don't want to rush it...
and I am starting to think it may look better without the feather work.

Opinions?? it could easily be removed!!

Then it needs to be washed and blocked,
the edge is really curling, I needed the sea glass to hold it down.

This is the first project I have ever started, on my own,
from a book, with a pattern, without any guidance at all...
I'm pretty stoked!!

I am joining Ginny at Small Things 
for
Yarn Along

Sharing also with 
stop by and join in the fun.

19 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Good morning, Debbie! I love the hats both with the feather work and without.. You are so good, lovely projects. Enjoy your day!

Changes in the wind said...

The feather work makes it look unique:)

Farm Girl said...

I always love your knitting day. I love seeing what you have been doing. I like it how it is. I think it is really a nice hat.
I bet it looks nice on you.

21 Wits said...

You are styling in every way! Bravo.

Stephanie said...

I love seeing your kitting projects, my friend. It's been a joy to see how you have progressed and I must say this hat is simply lovely! Well done, Debbie.

Thanks for sharing with Roses of Inspiration. Enjoy your afternoon. Hugs!

Pom Pom said...

Well, you are doing a beautiful job following a pattern and I love the feather because it is forest-y and I think it honors the designer. Not that I always honor the designer. LOL!

Michelle said...

I like it a lot!

TexWisGirl said...

i think it is cute but i like it plain, too.

Gail said...

You seem to be doing very well. I like it both ways.

Nicki said...

Personally, I like it without the feather - leaves more options to add a pin or some other embellishment. I'm sure it will be beautiful either way.

LeAnn said...

I love this hat and I also love the feather; it is adorable. You must model this one when it is completed. I am so proud that you did this on your own reading a pattern. I really have a hard time reading patterns when i crochet.
Loved this one and sending hugs your way!

karen said...

I love the feather its your first piece you have made on your own so i would keep it. If no one wears it cause of the feather then send to me. Lol...

BeachGypsy said...

I wish I could do that!! I do like the feather!

MICKAN from QUEENS FIELD¸.•°`♥✿⊱╮ said...

I like it with the feather.

MarmePurl said...

I just love that you have learned to knit...

EG CameraGirl said...

I bet the hat will keep you feeling toasty.

Lowcarb team member said...

Looking good to me, both ways work and it should keep you warm.

All the best Jan

Lowcarb team member said...

Looking good to me, both ways work and it should keep you warm.

All the best Jan

Conniecrafter said...

You are coming along so well with your knitting, I like the feather work there, but I am a more is good kind of gal :) You should be so proud of what you have accomplished