Finished Project: Peacock

 

Peacock

Pattern: Lifted Twill Hats: Simple Hat from Interweave Knits, Winter 2008 (My Ravelry Project Page)

Size made: One size fits all

Craft: Knit

Materials

Needle used: US 11 circular

Yarn used: Loops & Threads Impeccable Solids

Color: Royal (Blue) and White

Use yarn again? Yep

Project Details and Feedback

Duration of Project: October 21st to October 22nd, 2010

Made for: Daddy

Modifications: The only change I made was that I used a worsted weight yarn instead.  Dad just doesn't need a heavy hat (it calls for super bulky yarn) and I prefer the extensive color palette of this yarn.

Make this pattern again? Yes I think so! I would like to do a subtle variegation that has white in it as a secondary color and white as a primary color.  I would also like to do the yarn weight called for if not at least a bulky weight yarn.  This pattern was very fun and such a quick knit. I'm also very happy with the patterns in this magazine! I can't wait to do more in this issue.

 What I learned in this pattern: Lifted Twill Stitch 

Final Thoughts:  I like this hat and it was really fun to make but I think I will have to try it again with the right weight yarn (Bulky I think) and see how it looks for dad. I think that the worsted weight looks too tight even though it isn’t tight. I might even do it again with a worsted weight held double to give him a really warm hat.

Love, 

LeeAnn