Feb 20 2007
Freezing February
This has been one of the coldest Februarys on record.
Almost every day has been below freezing.
…so why is it that the day that I finish my first colorwork hat…
Is the day that the temperature tops out at 50 degrees Fahrenheit?
Kristen Hat
Pattern: Bea Ellis knitwear original
Yarn: Dale of Norway Heilo yarn
Needles: Size 5 and 6 circulars
KALs: Fair Isle February & Stranded Colorwork
My first colorwork project is now complete! I have to say the whole technique was a lot easier than I thought it would be, and the Bea Ellis kit that I got was a perfect introduction to stranded colorwork. I am already thinking about another kit… but I may very well use this pattern again and mix up the colors. I chose traditional Norwegian colors for the first version, but it would look kind of cool in orange and purple, right?
The Kristen hat was a constant companion on my trip down to Alabama for my grandfather’s funeral. Kris and I drove for hours, and arrived in time to spend a good amount of time with my family. My grandfather had three sons, and each son (my dad is the middle son) had three children each. Luckily we were able to fit in everyone for a family photograph – the first that I can remember.
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The weekend passed by so quickly, but in the end, it was a very meaningful tribute to my wonderful grandfather.
Thank you so much for your well-wishes and encouraging words.




















