Finished Object: OD - Clamber v.1.0 & v.2.0
v.2.0
Stats
Pattern: Clamber(Ravel It!) by Moi!
Yarn: Misti International Misti Alpaca Sport, (Less than) 1 ball -146 yds
Needles: US 4 Addi Lace 16″ circs
Notes:
Back in Feburary I made a hat for my mom’s birthday. The hat was just the initial downpayment for a scarf-hat set that she proclaimed dire need for because she and my dad were going on an Alaskan cruise. I had decided early on that I wanted to make her the Irish Hiking Scarf, the beauty of it’s simplicity and sturdiness a perfect match for my mom’s own personality and style. Well, I didn’t really like any of the hats others have designed to compliment the scarf, so I decided to take it upon myself to design one of my own. My first attempt?
…Less than stellar, I have to admit. It was quite snug, and the woman does NOT have a huge melon. Then there’s the unfinished-looking rag-tag looking edge. So it was back to the designing board, where I came up with this…
…with which I am quite happy. Tickled actually. It made a for a beautiful set, and Mom was so thrilled she was speechless, and if you knew my mother, you’d know that’s saying something…well, actually…she wasn’t saying anything, hence speechless. Anyhow…I even caught a peek of her trying it all on again from the trunk of her car as dad was finishing packing up to go home. She wore it home. In California…in upper-70-degree Southern California weather. Yeah, I think she liked it.
The pattern is free and available on Ravelry (see where it says “Ravel It”? click there), as well as on the Dizzy Blonde Designs page at Fibercrack’d, you know, for those of you who have been hiding under a rock and are not on Ravelry. Just click the button below and it’ll take you right to it.
May 7th, 2008 at 5:14 pm
Very cute! I like the band you added to the hat design. A nice complement to the style of the scarf. You are indeed the good daughter.
May 7th, 2008 at 5:24 pm
Pretty pretty. I bet you get sick of seeing it next winter!
May 7th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
I like the band also. I so love the idea of knitted hats, but we live in Socal where it doesn’t really get cold enough. Maybe I’ll just move to the east coast so I can wear them.
May 7th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Thanks for the pattern! Lovely.
May 7th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
that is very lovely!
May 7th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
That’s got to be the best response from a recipient of knitted goodness I have heard of yet.
May 7th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Great hat! The cable along the edge is really excellent; I am sure your mom is happy. The yarn is really nice also and must be warm. Nice job!
May 7th, 2008 at 6:38 pm
Very, very nice!
May 7th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
oh, love the cabled band! Thanks for sharing your pattern
May 7th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
OMG, go away for a little while and ya’ll are designers now. Niiiice
May 7th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Oooh pretty! I love the brim on it. Very chic.
May 8th, 2008 at 12:19 am
Quite possibly my favorite hat/scarf set. I think this might be a great present for the sil in Alaska.
May 8th, 2008 at 7:37 am
That is adorable! I predict this to spread through knitland like ebola. (but in a good way)
May 8th, 2008 at 8:29 am
I recognized the misti alpaca as soon as I saw that great photo! I love the subtle heathering they have. Your hat has turned out brilliantly! Great pattern.
May 8th, 2008 at 9:25 am
That’s awesome! Version two is definitely a hit - way to go!
May 8th, 2008 at 10:22 am
It’s a great hat. I really like the look of the sideways cable bands, something I always mean to keep in mind when thinking about sweaters.
May 8th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
The band really does finish the hat off nicely. Maybe sil would like this w/the Irish Hiking Scarf….
May 8th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
Purty! I want one!
May 8th, 2008 at 5:24 pm
I thought the original hat was great, but the revised version is better, and best of all - the reaction of the recipient. I just love to hear about people that really appreciate what thought/sweat/heart has gone into the gift.
May 11th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
I’ve had some Misti in stash forever, and I’m thrilled to be able to finally use it on your kick ass hat pattern. Thanks for sharing!